Caretaking Supervisor

The role is campus-based and will involve working both indoors and outdoors in a range of environments and weather conditions. The postholder will be required to be physically active and may be required to move equipment, furniture, materials and waste as part of the duties.

 

The role will require regular movement between Falmouth and Penryn campuses and flexibility to respond to operational requirements, events and changing priorities.

The successful applicant will be enthusiastic, hardworking, friendly, and with an aptitude for great customer service. As a Caretaking Supervisor, you will be able to work within a team and independently, with a keen appreciation of working to a high standard whilst adhering to health and safety requirements. This is a varied and exciting role, where you will enjoy working within a friendly team to support academics, staff, students, and visitors alike.

The successful candidate will have relevant experience in a customer-focused background,  offering excellent customer service and organisational skills.  The postholder must be able to work safely and effectively while maintaining a professional and customer-focused approach at all times.

 

We would like to hear from candidates who can also offer the following skills and experience:

 

For full details of the skills/experience required, please see the job description above.

 

This position is offered on a permanent, full-time, 37.5 hours per week basis, on a three-week rota that will include weekend working every third weekend. Shifts are 07:00-15:00 & 10:00-18:00.  

 

Contact [email protected] with any questions about the vacancy or to request an informal discussion before applying.  

 

The closing date for the position is Wednesday 28 October 2026.

Falmouth Exeter Plus manages and delivers services at Falmouth, Penryn and Truro Campuses on behalf of Falmouth University and the University of Exeter. Working closely with the Falmouth & Exeter Students' Union (The SU) and the wider, universities partnership we support Higher Education learning and living, ensuring that the interests of all campus users are at the heart of everything we do.

It is a fast moving environment where agility and a positive approach to change and enhancement are central to our progress. Our mission is 'to deliver world-class shared professional services to help our partners achieve their global ambitions’.

 

Falmouth Exeter Plus welcomes and encourages job applications from people of all identities and backgrounds, particularly those under-represented and/or marginalised, as it is important we have a diverse range of candidates to consider.