Facilities, Coordinator

Maintenance & Facilities Coordinator - EF Cambridge

Full Time/P ermanent

Join EF Education First's dynamic team in Cambridge and play a vital role in opening the
world through education. As a Maintenance & Facilities Coordinator, you'll join a dedicated
team that supports the core operations of our international language campus, ensuring a
smooth and optimal learning environment for our international students.

Role

EF Cambridge is looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Maintenance & Facilities
Coordinator to ensure the smooth operation of our international language campus. You'll play
a key role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff while
managing essential facilities and compliance tasks.

In this role, you’ll gain valuable experience in operational management, develop problem solving
skills, and collaborate with a diverse team to achieve shared goals. Your work will be
crucial to maintaining an efficient campus where students can thrive and supporting the
seamless operations of our business.

Responsibilities

Provides overall care and upkeep of the EF School building
Maintenance of school equipment
Keeping up to date with compliance matters and informing school staff and management about any updates in this area
Ensuring health & safety and accreditation compliance
Ensure school ledger with weekly, quarterly and yearly tasks Is kept up to date and accurate
Maintaining security of the building to ensure we are compliant
Responsible for organising and coordinating School supplies, stock inventory and IT inventory
Liaising with finance with regards to invoices and supplier payments
Work with the School Director to oversee the school budget for school building upkeep including cleaning and fixtures and fittings
Provides necessary information and requests from staff IT concerns
Ensure supplier communication is recorded and updated routinely and shared

Works closely with the Accommodation Manager to oversee the Residence facilities, compliance, safety and IT in each building.
Attend in-house meetings and EF central meetings on a regular basis and ensure effective communication of policies through staff meetings.
Works towards whole school goals
Complies with all health and safety regulations
Takes part in an emergency on call phone rota with other school staff
ls a trained Fire Warden with assigned duties in the fire evacuation procedure.
Assists with other duties as requested by the School Director

Requirements

Strong organisational and administrative skills
Excellent attention to detail
Willing to undertake Health and Safety, |OSH and First Aid in the workplace training
Keen interest in IT, technology and willingness to learn
Experience of working with external suppliers, negotiation skills a plus
Creative approach to problem solving
A positive attitude as well as a strong sense of ownership and the drive to succeed.
Commitment to providing excellent customer service
A flexible approach to work & hours of work undertaken is essential
All responsibilities will be undertaken in accordance with EF policy and legal frameworks as well as ISI and British Council criteria
Have the right to live and work in the UK on commencement of employment
Clean DBS check and two references required

Why you will love EF

Continuous professional development
Work in a truly international environment
Regular social events
Ambition is nurtured and fast-tracked career enhancement opportunities are provided
Staff are encouraged to innovate, take ownership of their ideas and bring them to fruition
Global career opportunities
Employee Assistance Program
Private medical insurance
Life insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Free access to EF Hello language learning

EF Education First — Our History and Values
Career Progression at EF
Careers at EF | Open the world with us

EF Education First’s mission is opening the world through education.
A career with EF combines the support and opportunity of a large international organisation,
with the spirit and energy of a small business. We look for thinkers and doers — creative,
collaborative, and motivated people who are excited by education, communication, and
travel.

When you join EF, you join a multicultural and diverse community working across more than
600 schools and offices in 50 countries. In the UK and Ireland, our core presence Is felt at our
international language campuses and summer schools, where we welcome students from
around the world to participate in language learning and cultural exchange. Whoever you are,
whatever you are passionate about—we welcome you and encourage you to open the world
through education.

EF is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and
expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be followed up and
will ask specifically whether there is any reason that the applicant should not be engaged in
situations where they have responsibility for, or substantial access to, persons under 18. Upon
interview all gaps in CVs must be explained satisfactorily and proof of identity and, where
applicable, qualifications will be required. Appropriate suitability checks will be required prior
to confirmation of appointment.

EF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to inclusion and
belonging across race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, identity, parental status, experience,
and everything else that makes you unique.