Print Services Officer

Job description / Role

Job overview

Thank you for your interest in this post at WQE.

We believe that this is a particularly exciting time to be joining us, offering a real opportunity to make a difference in this thriving and vibrant sixth form college. We strive for excellence in all aspects of our work with students; their academic and wider achievements, their learning experiences, the support they receive in their academic progress, their learning environment and their wider experience of college life. The college operates across two closely located campuses, next to the University of Leicester on University Road and a smaller campus at Regent Road.

The print service sits at the heart of the central administration team, where no two days are ever the same. As a vital part of the team, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the college by contributing to the planning, coordination, and delivery of events and day-to-day activities across the academic calendar. The central administration team brings together several key functions, including the executive leadership portfolio assistants, curriculum admin and cover administration team, reception, and the print centre. In this dynamic environment, youu2019ll report directly to the central administration manager and be part of a collaborative team dedicated to delivering exceptional administrative support across the college.

In your new role as print services officer, you will take the lead in operating large printing machines to provide a prompt, high-quality central printing and reprographics service. You will work closely with staff and students to understand their printing requirements. You'll be responsible for ensuring all print equipment is running smoothly, arranging timely maintenance and repairs with suppliers when needed. As part of your role, you will manage the purchase of paper and maintain appropriate stock levels of printing supplies. You will also liaise with the estates team to coordinate the collection and delivery of printed work and support colleagues by delivering training on machine operation and related admin processes. Additionally, you will handle quotations for private printing work. This is a varied and hands-on role, perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering excellent service.

For our part we shall make every effort to support our new colleagues in making the best of the professional opportunities offered by this post.

This is a permanent, full-time, term time plus three weeks post working 37 hours per week commencing as soon as possible, with a competitive salary on the SFCA support pay spine.

The salary banding for this post will be 7 u2013 10 which ranges from u00a324,953 to u00a326,666 per annum (pro rata). The actual starting salary for this post is u00a323,331 but may be negotiated based on experience.

We offer an exceptional package of benefits to our staff, which for this post includes:

We have an active and enthusiastic staff wellbeing group who meet regularly and are committed to adding value to life at work wherever possible, as well as ensuring a strong sense of community, wider opportunities and mutual support exist in our workplace.