Learning Facilities and Asset Officer
- york and north yorkshire, england, United Kingdom
- £28 - £34 Per Hour
Job Description
Note – The base for the role will be the closet PLC hub to home location
Help Shape Outstanding Learning Environments for Young People with SEND
Are you passionate about creating safe, inclusive and inspiring learning environments that enable young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) to thrive?
The Personalised Learning College (PLC), part of North Yorkshire Council's Adult Learning and Skills Service, is seeking an enthusiastic and organisedLearning Facilities and Asset Officerto join our growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in ensuring our learning environments, facilities, equipment and digital assets support outstanding teaching, learning and assessment for young people aged 16–25 with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs).
About Personalised Learning College
The Personalised Learning College (PLC) delivers specialist, person-centred programmes for young people with EHCPs across North Yorkshire. Our aim is to support learners to develop independence, confidence, employability skills and meaningful participation within their communities. Through personalised pathways and tailored support, we help young people prepare for adulthood and achieve positive outcomes.
About the Role
As the county wide Learning Facilities and Asset Officer, you will be responsible for coordinating and maintaining learning environments, facilities, resources and digital assets across PLC sites and community venues. Working closely with curriculum teams, SEND professionals, ICT, Property, Procurement and Health & Safety colleagues, you will ensure our environments remain safe, compliant, accessible and fully equipped to meet the needs of our learners.
You will act as the lead officer for facilities coordination, asset management and operational readiness, helping to ensure our resources and infrastructure effectively support high-quality education and personalised learning.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead the coordination and management of learning environments across PLC sites and community venues.
- Maintain oversight of facilities, equipment and digital assets, including inventory management and replacement planning.
- Ensure learning environments and resources are accessible and responsive to the needs of learners with SEND.
- Work collaboratively with Property, ICT, Procurement and Health & Safety teams to maintain safe, effective and compliant learning spaces.
- Manage learning resources and equipment, ensuring availability, accessibility and value for money.
- Monitor asset performance and analyse data to support planning and continuous improvement.
- Support inspections, compliance activities and safeguarding arrangements within learning environments.
- Contribute to facilities planning, resource forecasting and service development.
About You
We are looking for a motivated individual who combines strong operational skills with a commitment to inclusion and learner success.
You will have:
- Experience of working within education or inclusive learning environments.
- Knowledge of accessibility, reasonable adjustments and inclusive practice.
- Experience of facilities, asset or operational management within an education or multi-site environment.
- Understanding of Health and Safety and compliance requirements within learning environments.
- Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to build positive working relationships with education professionals, ICT specialists and corporate services.
- Experience of coordinating services, managing resources and driving operational improvements.
- A strong commitment to safeguarding, equality, diversity and inclusion.
Why Join Us?
At PLC, every member of our team plays an important role in supporting young people with SEND to achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
In return, we offer:
- The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of young people with SEND.
- A varied and rewarding role working across multiple specialist learning settings.
- Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A supportive and inclusive working environment.
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Employee wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme.
- Discounted gym memberships and leisure facilities.
- Access to retail, lifestyle and travel discounts.