About this role
Caretaker
Part time (22 hrs/wk), fixed term for 12 months
Based London (Dalston, E8)
Actual salary £16,931 pa (£26,936 Full Time Equivalent) plus benefits
We are seeking a reliable and proactive Caretaker to provide essential out-of-hours operational, and facilities support at the London School of Architecture. This is a varied and hands-on role, helping to ensure our studio remains a safe, secure and fully operational learning environment for students.
You will undertake minor maintenance and repair tasks, assist with health and safety compliance, and help ensure the studio environment is well maintained and welcoming.
Your accountabilities and responsibilities include:
Undertake minor maintenance, repair and redecoration works throughout the studio building, including painting, fixing shelving, noticeboards and signage, and carrying out basic repairs to fixtures and fittingsSupport the effective operation of studio facilities during evenings and weekends, ensuring teaching and study spaces remain safe, clean and fit for purposeUndertake training and act as a designated Fire Warden and First Aider, responding appropriately to incidents and emergencies Our main requirements:
Experience in a maintenance role Experience lone working Proactive approach, using initiative and identifying potential areas for improvement and/or development and methods of addressing theseStrong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage concurrent workflows At University of the Built Environment we expect employees to demonstrate our values: Passion, Integrity, Excellence and Support. Student satisfaction and success are our main drivers, and our people consistently report high levels of employee engagement; your contribution will be valued should you join us.
We are a long-standing and leading provider of supported online education with a long-term ambition to be the world’s most sustainable university. At The London School of Architecture, our students study onsite. Staff wellbeing and work-life balance are a priority for us, with flexible working arrangements and a generous holiday allowance amongst some of our key employee benefits.
To view the full job specification and to apply, visit our careers site.
Vacancy closes on Monday 19 October 2026 at 17:00.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We champion equality, diversity, and inclusion in our workforce. We celebrate diversity and the strengths it brings to our staff body, our student community and our Board of Trustees, recognising that people are key to our success. Our aim is to attract, develop and retain a diverse workforce, therefore we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds.