Job Title: Building Condition Coordinator

Location: North/Scotland (Field based)

Hours: Full time 35 hours per week on a 6-month FTC covering maternity leave

Reports To: European Head of Construction and Design

Salary: DOE with use of a company car

About the role

As a Building Condition Coordinator (Maternity Cover) at Busy Bees, you will play a vital role in ensuring our childcare centres remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose. You’ll be responsible for conducting property condition surveys, reviewing fire risk assessments, and reporting findings to our head office. By aligning refurbishment needs with business priorities and addressing outstanding compliance actions, you’ll help us deliver an exceptional childcare experience.

About Busy Bees and our culture

Established in 1983 we are now not only the largest but also the leading provider of childcare in the UK and the fourth largest provider in the world with almost 1000 Centre's globally in 10 countries!

Working at Busy Bees offers several benefits, including competitive pay, flexible scheduling, opportunities for professional development and advancement. We also offer a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can learn from experienced colleagues and make meaningful connections here.

About the Benefits

• Sector leading Family Leave.
• Big Benefits. Dedicated 24/7 employee benefits platform 
• Childcare discounts.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays and your birthday off.
• Health and Wellbeing - Employee Assistance Program and our Peppy and Mental Health Apps
• Further Training and development. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Property Surveys: Conduct annual property condition surveys and fire risk assessment reviews within your region, identifying necessary remedial actions.
• Compliance: Ensure centres meet statutory and compliance requirements, reporting any health, safety, or property issues.
• Reporting: Complete detailed survey reports and communicate findings to head office to support refurbishment programs and compliance initiatives.
• Flexibility: Adapt to a field-based role that requires working from home, travel across the North & Scotland, and occasional overnight stays.

What we are looking for:

• Organised & Proactive: Able to manage multiple tasks independently with a conscientious approach.
• Technically Skilled: Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) with strong reporting capabilities.
• Knowledgeable: Familiar with statutory and compliance requirements (preferred but not essential).
• Experienced or Qualified: A background in building surveying or property management is ideal, though not essential.

Why Join Busy Bees?

• Play a key role in supporting high-quality childcare environments.
• Enjoy a flexible, field-based role with autonomy and variety.
• Be part of a supportive, purpose-driven team dedicated to safety and excellence.