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Tim Cooke

Tim Cooke

Stoke-on-Trent,Staffordshire

Summary

I am determined and driven person with strong leadership, organisational and decision-making skills with substantial experience in Estates and Facilities management.

I am an approachable person and I take an empathetic approach in my leadership style. I particularly thrive in developing teams to provide the best possible service, with a strong background in an educational environment and in live music.

I work well with all departments in the work place, cultivating professional relationships through clear communication and respect to promote the best work environment possible.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Asset Store Technician

Bath Spa University
Bath
03.2024 - 11.2025
  • Ensured timely asset availability by maintaining precise inventory records.
  • Performed regular inspections to identify maintenance needs and initiate resolutions.
  • Worked collaboratively with team members to enhance workflow processes.
  • Resolved technical issues efficiently to maintain uninterrupted operations.

AV Hire Technician

Sounds Commercial Ltd
Bristol, Bristol
09.2023 - 02.2024

- Delivering, assembling and testing audio visual equipment in event spaces around the South West and South Wales.

- Liaising with clients and management to ensure best delivery of service.

- Event coordination. Ensuring all aspects of AV run on time and effectively.

- Mixed live sound for conference events, troubleshooting connectivity as and when they arose.


Deputy Head of Estates & Facilities

BIMM Group Ltd
Bristol
04.2022 - 07.2023

- Co-managing the operation of the University, it's teaching and learning enivronments across multiple sites, including a live music venue and various external teaching spaces within Bristol.

- Ensuring all buildings used by the university operate within compliance of Health & Safety regulations; creating and overseeing all risk assessment and implementing any necessary actions arising.

- Liaising with health and safety consultants and arranging site inspections

- Responsible for first aid and fire marshal coverage across all teaching spaces.

- Line management of 3 supervisors and 12 assistants, scheduling staffing requirements for a complex and demanding department.

- Management of capex and opex budgeting as well as monitoring of cleaning, security, access control, fire, alarm, CCTV and HVAC systems.

Interim Head of Estates & Facilities

BIMM Group Ltd
Bristol
12.2021 - 04.2022

- Managed the Estates & Facilities department whilst transitioning into a new building- working closely with the College Principal, CEO and architect team to project manage the main build througout Cat A and B construction. Seeing this through to PC to the tightest of deadlines. The project incude a live venue, cafe, high-end music studios, green screen media suites and various different types of complex teaching spaces.

- Working with external companies to set up contracts for cleaning, security, HVAC systems to minimise cost and energy usage.

- Deciding on best practices of design for AV across the new building.

- Managing the training shcedule of the Estates team of 15 staff.

- Health and Safety representative for BIMM Bristol. Ensured correct implementation of Health and Safety procedure is adhered to, promoting health and safety awareness and culture across multiple departments.

- Supported the College Principal with the development and implementation of the Estats & Facilities strategy for the campus.

- Managed, developed and deployed the Estaes & Facilities team to maximise value to student experience.

- Managed and overseen a calendar of planned, proventative maintenance, repairs, improvements and refurbishments for the campus and equipment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Studio and Live Music Production

Spirit Studios
Manchester
09.2013 - 08.2016

Skills

  • Managerial abilities
  • Exceptionally organized
  • Highly motivated
  • Effective communicator
  • Focused on health and safety protocol

Languages

English
Native
Spanish
Elementary (A2)

Certifications

St John's Ambulance

3 Day First Aid at Work

Fire Marshal 


Createsafe Ltd

IOSHH

Manual Handling 

Asbestos Awareness

Working at Height


Full UK Driver's License 


Timeline

Asset Store Technician

Bath Spa University
03.2024 - 11.2025

AV Hire Technician

Sounds Commercial Ltd
09.2023 - 02.2024

Deputy Head of Estates & Facilities

BIMM Group Ltd
04.2022 - 07.2023

Interim Head of Estates & Facilities

BIMM Group Ltd
12.2021 - 04.2022

Bachelor of Science - Studio and Live Music Production

Spirit Studios
09.2013 - 08.2016
Tim Cooke