Facilities Assistant (Temporary Cover) Are you looking for a temporary facilities role within an inspiring, world-leading organisation? Do you want to contribute to our mission to create a more sustainable economy? The University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership (CISL) is a globally influential institute within the University of Cambridge working on a mission to develop leadership and solutions towards a sustainable economy. More information can be found at https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/about . The role We are seeking a friendly, energetic and proactive person to provide temporary cover for our Facilities team. The position is temporary, beginning immediately and ending on 28 February 2025. You will be working in our Cambridge-based HQ - The Entopia Building – a world-leading ultra-sustainable retrofit, setting new standards for low energy use, carbon emissions and impact on natural resources. Achieving multiple sustainable building certificates and boasting enhanced health and wellbeing benchmarking, Entopia represents one of the most interesting and sustainable premises in the University’s estate. You will be a motivated team player who will support the Facilities Manager with the day-to-day running of the CISL estate. The role holder will assist with providing a front-line support service for staff, building users and visitors across health, safety, and facility related issues. Duties will include attending to multiple tea points, shared areas and meeting rooms, providing events support, troubleshooting and reporting H&S, AV and facility related issues. After training the role holder will undertake routine maintenance and inspection tasks. The role is building-based (homeworking will not be an option with this position) and you will required to work onsite in shifts between the hours of; 08:00 – 16:00 or 10:00 – 18:00, Monday – Friday. There will also be occasional overtime for out-of-hours building/events support. Key skills and experience required: Demonstrable experience with working in the service industry, preferably in a facilities or cleaning capacity. It is desirable to have demonstrable experience working with Audio Visual equipment. Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals, including staff, contractors and visitors. Self-motivated and able to operate without close supervision, using own initiative. Strong customer service skills. Applications will be reviewed as and when they are received. We reserve the right to close the campaign early should a suitable candidate be identified. To apply for the position, send your CV to recruitmentcisl.cam.ac.uk along with your name, contact information, and the job title and we'll get in touch. We look forward to hearing from you