Facilities Officer

The Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) is a global leader in dance education and training. Our mission is to promote the art of dance and ensure its development through diverse and inclusive dance education and training programmes across the world, nurturing creativity, innovation, artistry and excellence. Through dance we can enrich lives and transform communities.

With a purpose-built global headquarters in Wandsworth / Battersea, London, the RAD has a presence in 85 countries and 36 offices around the world. Established in 1920, the RAD was granted a Royal Charter in 1935. The RAD is a registered charity, a higher education establishment and an awarding body.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen in the form of a 2 Year fixed-term contract (with the possibility of being extended) for a Facilities Officer to provide support within a busy Facilities department. The successful candidate will be required to support operating departments with a customer focused service, proactively co ordinate space requirements and provide a professional level of customer service to staff, visitors, students and the public.

You will need to have a good awareness of health and safety and security procedures with previous experience of working in a facilities environment. You will have excellent oral and written communication in English and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), email and Internet. The ability to deal with enquiries confidently and work effectively within a team are essential.

We are looking for someone who has experience working in an administrative/organisational capacity in an office support environment. Knowledge of space booking and experience of managing a reception desk/area would also be an advantage.

Why work for us?

We are passionate about providing a positive workplace culture. Our accessible London (Wandsworth / Battersea) studios and offices are conveniently located, with facilities such as the Café and Library onsite.

We offer 25 days paid holiday (pro rata) plus bank holidays and a birthday day off, contributory pension scheme, access to the Perkbox discounts platform - including an Employee Assistance Programme, WeCare scheme, health cash plan, and life assurance.

Due to the nature of the RAD's work, the successful candidate will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. Applications which do not include a full employment history, and reference details will not be taken forward to the shortlisting stage.

All colleagues are required to promote and safeguard the welfare of children they are responsible for, or come into contact with, and to adhere to and ensure compliance with the RADs Safeguarding Policy at all times.

We encourage and welcome applications from people with a disability, people from minority ethnic backgrounds, and people from the LGBTQIA+ community.

Please let us know if you have any access needs for the interview.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and bring relevant documents if invited to attend an interview. We are unable to sponsor people under the Skilled Worker scheme.