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The Role
Blackpool and The Fylde College (B&FC) is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Resource Assistant to support our Construction Department. This vital role focuses on maintaining and managing equipment and resources within the curriculum area, contributing to a high-quality learning environment for students and supporting the continued success of our department in delivering outstanding education in construction trades and skills.
Your Responsibilities Will Include
As a key member of the Construction team, your primary responsibilities are to ensure the smooth operation of resources and equipment essential for our teaching and training activities. Specific duties include:

• Maintaining equipment and resources to ensure they are in optimal working order, and efficiency.
• Managing and organising stock, including receiving, checking, and storing materials and equipment.
• Preparing materials and equipment for teaching sessions to support effective learning.
• Providing practical assistance to students during workshops, guided by lecturers and specialist practitioners.
• Supporting the security and cleanliness of equipment and learning spaces, emphasising Health and Safety practices.

About the Construction Department
As the largest provider of construction skills in Lancashire, our department offers a comprehensive range of programs, from traditional trades to higher education pathways leading to careers in architecture, surveying, and project management. With strong ties to local employers, we design programs to meet industry needs, contributing to over 6,000 individuals gaining employment in construction. Our goal is to foster excellence in teaching and practical training, and your role as a Resource Assistant is essential to this mission.
Why Join Us?
By joining our team, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping the next generation of construction professionals in a supportive, collaborative environment. This role provides the opportunity to work alongside experienced lecturers and industry experts while furthering your own skills in resource management, Health and Safety, and educational support. B&FC values professional growth and offers opportunities for ongoing development and training.
Interested? Apply Early!
If this role excites you, submit your application as soon as possible. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

Rewards and Benefits

• Enhanced leave allowance of 38 days (full-time equivalent), inclusive of bank holidays
• Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave
• Competitive pension scheme:
• Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) - 28.68% employer contribution
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) - 19.3% employer contribution
• Extensive professional development opportunities for all, with B&FC choosing to invest circa. £1.8m annually in colleague development and professional qualifications
• Agile working opportunities
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Extensive wellbeing provision including, but not limited to:
• Access to funded Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Occupational Health
• FREE Flu Vouchers for those not entitled through the NHS
• FREE eye tests
• Dedicated Wellbeing Hub available to all colleagues containing rich and varied content with resources relating to emotional, physical, financial and social wellbeing
• FREE healthy breakfast
• Sports facilities including fully equipped gym and discounted memberships
• Health and beauty salon
• Trim Trails on Campus (guided routes for walks)
• Onsite food outlets and Starbucks at subsidised rates
• FREE car parking
• Car lease scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Onsite kids ‘Sports Camp’ 8am – 5pm during selected half-term breaks

B&FC is committed to the promotion of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion in all resourcing practices. Please email jobs@blackpool.ac.uk should a specific adjustment be required to support in the application and selection process
B&FC is dedicated to safeguarding and the promotion of the welfare of all learners, and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. As such, employment at B&FC is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service. For further information on DBS, please click here
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