Facilities Compliance Operative x3

Are you passionate about safety, compliance, and delivering excellent service? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your work directly contributes to the wellbeing of staff, students, and visitors?

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Facilities Compliance Operative to join our Workplace Services team. This pivotal role supports the operational delivery of compliance checks and maintenance across a diverse and complex University estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct planned compliance inspections (e.g. Legionella, fire safety systems, emergency lighting).
• Diagnose faults and recommend remedial actions using mobile compliance software.
• Support health & safety practices and ensure legal and University standards are met.
• Liaise with internal departments and external contractors to maintain high service standards.
• Assist with operational tasks such as furniture moves, room setups, and recycling.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What We are Looking For:

• Good general education (GCSE/NVQ Level 2) or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience in facilities, porterage, or similar operational roles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic D.I.Y. and IT skills (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Ability to travel across multiple sites and occasionally work outside standard hours.
• Commitment to health & safety, confidentiality, and professional conduct.

Working Environment:

• Highly varied conditions across indoor and outdoor settings.
• Physically active role requiring lifting, carrying, and working in constrained spaces.
• High sensory demand requiring attention to detail and precision.

This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in maintaining the safety and functionality of a world-class academic institution. You will be part of a supportive team, with opportunities for training and development in compliance areas, and the chance to make a real impact every day.

Why Join Us?

The University of Cambridge offers a wide range of benefits, including:

• Competitive salary with automatic pay progression and annual cost-of-living increases
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Family-friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Access to workplace nurseries
• A highly competitive pension scheme with substantial employer contributions
• Travel schemes and retail discounts at over 2,000 outlets
• Support with relocation, where applicable

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email Estates Division on EDR@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference BA48928 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

Department/location

Estates Division - Facilities

Salary

£27,319-£31,236

Reference

BA48928

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

25 February 2026

Closing date

11 March 2026