Job Title: Facilities Management Team Leader

Department: Digital Campus Services

Reporting to:  Estates Manager

Salary: £28,485 - £30,390 per annum

Annual Leave: 30 days per annum plus bank holidays

Contractual hours: 37 hours per week

Basis: Full time, Permanent

Pension: NEST 

Location : Middlesbrough College Main Campus, TS2 1AD

The Role

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Facilities Team Leader to join our Estates and Facilities team. In this role, you will ensure the safe, efficient, and high‑quality delivery of facilities operations across the campus. You will lead a team responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and functional environment, including non‑technical maintenance, porterage and logistics, painting and decorating programmes, and supporting the operation of a small vehicle fleet.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent service, committed to high standards of safety and professionalism, and experienced in leading teams within a facilities environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Key Responsibilities 

• Support the delivery of campus-wide maintenance and facilities operations.
• Lead and coordinate daily workloads across the facilities team.
• Ensure timely completion of service requests through the helpdesk system.
• Oversee safe working practices and compliance with health & safety standards.
• Manage contractors and monitor quality of completed works.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise 

• Experience leading a small facilities or estates team.
• Confident knowledge of risk assessments, COSHH, and safe working practices.
• Ability to carry out site inspections and support operational delivery.
• Strong communication and customer‑service focus.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility for occasional out‑of‑hours work.

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Why Join Us? 

• Substantial annual leave entitlement plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Health & Wellbeing; free gym membership, 24/7 counselling for you and your family
• Family-friendly policies: flexible hours and a supportive work environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP): confidential support including counselling, legal and financial advice.
• Professional development: extensive training, mentoring, and career progression opportunities
• Funded CPD opportunities, regular staff development training, and paid volunteering days
• Access to discounted hair and beauty treatments at our onsite salon.
• College benefit scheme – College Extras:
• Up to 15% cashback at top retailers & restaurants
• Discounted gift cards for big brands
• Home & tech upgrades via salary sacrifice
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Coming soon: EV leasing
• Discounted onsite car parking.

To learn more about working at Middlesbrough College, please visit our Work For Us page.

For further details and to discuss the role in more detail, please contact James Fish, Deputy Estates Manager on j.fish@mbro.ac.uk.

Are you ready to make your mark?  

If you’re looking to join a team that cares about their staff wellbeing, values their personal development and works with them to have a positive impact on student experience, come to Middlesbrough College!

About Middlesbrough College 

Middlesbrough College is a leading provider of education and training in the North East, offering A-levels, vocational courses, apprenticeships, and degree-level qualifications. With state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to staff development, we’re proud to create opportunities for learners and colleagues alike, fostering an environment where everyone can grow, thrive, and make a real difference.

Our Vision, Mission and Values   

Across our campus and community, Middlesbrough College is driven by a clear vision, mission, and values that not only shape what we do for students—but also make us a great place to work, grow, and thrive. Find out more here.

Safeguarding Our Students  

Middlesbrough College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all students. All staff are expected to share this commitment. If you’re successful, you’ll be required to complete thorough pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. All posts at Middlesbrough College involve regulated activity and are therefore exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. The amendments to the ROA 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, (amended 2013 and 2020)) mean that when applying for certain jobs and activities, certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’, so they do not need to be disclosed to employers, and if they are disclosed, employers cannot take them into account. The MOJ’s guidance on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Exceptions Order 1975, provides information about which convictions must be declared during job applications, related exceptions and further information.

Please be aware that it is a Criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

Right to work  

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Recruitment Process 

Applications are shortlisted for interview as they are received, and so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to commence the interview process and close the vacancy prior to this date.

Equality & Diversity 

Middlesbrough College is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills and experience. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively support applicants with disabilities.