Are you a highly organised team player who thrives on keeping things running behind the scenes? North Kent College is looking for a reliable and detail-focused Estates Officer to support our busy Estates team at the Tonbridge Campus.
What you’ll do:
As Estates Officer, you’ll play a key role in the smooth operation of our Estates function. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Managing administrative tasks related to building maintenance and facilities.
- Keeping accurate records and ensuring contractor compliance.
- Scheduling repairs and coordinating emergency call-outs.
- Overseeing the Estates Helpdesk, ensuring jobs are allocated, tracked, and completed.
- Organising and monitoring College vehicle use, including servicing and maintenance.
- Supporting the Estates team with data processing, quote gathering, and report preparation.
What we’re looking for:
- Strong admin skills with confidence using Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Teams.
- Highly organised and methodical approach to work.
- Ability to work under pressure, juggle multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
- A sharp eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in efficient systems and smooth operations and who enjoys being a key part of a collaborative, on-the-ground Estates team.
The Role:
Where you’ll work: This role is based at our Tonbridge campus.
Your hours: 37 hours per week, 52 weeks per annum (1 FTE).
Your pay: £25,856 per annum
The College:
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits.
- 33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break) plus bank holidays (full time equivalent).
- Enrolment onto the People’s Partnership pension scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).
- Access to free parking and a range of onsite facilities, a restaurant and coffee shop.
How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is 22 July 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on 01 August 2025.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.