What makes Goldsmiths unique? 

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department 

Estates and Facilities is a technical and specialist directorate of around 250 staff, responsible for maintenance, capital projects, statutory compliance, infrastructure and facilities services across the University's 16-acre New Cross campus, which spans a wide mix of historic, post-war and modern buildings.

About the role 

You will coordinate and maintain statutory compliance documentation and maintenance records across the estate, including electrical certification, fire and water hygiene records, and asbestos and lift documentation. Working closely with the Head of Maintenance and Supervisors, you'll track certification expiry dates, maintain audit trails, and support internal and external compliance audits.

About the candidate 

You will have administrative experience within an office or organisational environment, ideally with experience managing documents, records or filing systems. High attention to detail, strong organisational and time-management skills, and good IT literacy (Word, Excel, Outlook and SharePoint) are essential, along with a methodical, proactive and discreet approach to handling sensitive information.

Benefits 

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 14 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £34,925 to £39,297 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

What makes Goldsmiths unique? 

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department 

Estates and Facilities is a technical and specialist directorate of around 250 staff, responsible for maintenance, capital projects, statutory compliance, infrastructure and facilities services across the University's 16-acre New Cross campus, which spans a wide mix of historic, post-war and modern buildings.

About the role 

You will supervise and coordinate day-to-day electrical, mechanical and associated maintenance works across the estate, ensuring PPM, reactive and statutory compliance tasks are completed safely and to agreed service levels. You'll act as first point of technical escalation, oversee contractors, and support the maintenance team, reporting to the Head of Maintenance.

About the candidate 

You will hold a recognised electrical or mechanical qualification (NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent) with solid building maintenance or facilities management experience, including supervising staff or contractors. A strong understanding of M&E systems, current H&S legislation and the ability to read technical drawings are essential, along with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 14 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £44,753 to £49,738 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

Estates & Facilities aim is to provide our campus with sustainable, first-class facilities for research, teaching and learning and other activities. To create a vibrant and safe environment for students, staff and visitors and to deliver our services in a professional and integrated way.

About the role

We’re looking for a customer-focused individual to join us as Estates & Facilities Assistant. Working on Reception as part of our Help Desk team, they will be the first point of contact for calls to Goldsmiths on the main telephone number and staff and students reporting issues and requesting information and services on campus. The role also provides support to colleagues within the department.

About the candidate

You will have excellent communication and administration skills from working in a customer service environment. Proficient using Microsoft Office applications, internet-based software systems and attention to detail and accuracy. Understand the responsibilities and services of the department and its contribution to the student experience.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes.

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £26,750 to £29,493 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting (pro rata)
Part time

What makes Goldsmiths unique?

Goldsmiths is a world-renowned university that has a reputation for rigorous and innovative academic work; creativity has long been our hallmark. Academic excellence and imaginative course content combine to make a place where creative minds can thrive.

About the department

Estates and Facilities is responsible for the strategic management and operational delivery of the University's estate — over 80 buildings across a 16-acre campus in New Cross, London. Our Capital Projects team delivers a diverse programme of refurbishment, MEP, fire safety and infrastructure works across academic, residential and heritage buildings.

About the role

Working under the direction of the Head of Capital Projects, the post holder will take responsibility for the delivery of allocated capital and minor works projects and provide project management support on larger schemes. They will run procurement processes, administer contracts, engage stakeholders and support statutory compliance across a busy annual capital programme.

About the candidate

You will bring demonstrable construction project management experience with practical knowledge of construction contracts (JCT), public sector procurement and CDM 2015. You will be comfortable delivering multiple concurrent projects in live operational environments, engaging non-technical stakeholders, and contributing to a c.£3.5m annual capital programme.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 22 days’ annual leave plus six paid closure days (four at Christmas and two at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of wellbeing initiatives such as staff choir, running club, staff networks and creative writing classes. 

We particularly welcome applications from Female applicants, as this group is currently under-represented in Estates & Facilities.

Closing Date: 13 Aug 2026

Department: Professional Services

Salary: £34,925 to £39,297 per annum, inclusive of London Weighting