Every childhood is worth fighting for. This is our belief. It drives us. And it's the reason our People team push themselves to equip and support our staff and volunteers to play the biggest part they can. Join us as a Facilities Assistant, and help our people do work that means everything.
Context and Background
The Property department has responsibility for all real estate, facilities assets, services and resources to enable the core NSPCC services and other supporting departments to function as productively as possible within the workplace.
The Property Department manages all aspects of the NSPCC's properties, ensuring offices have high standards of facilities, are properly maintained and comply with legal requirements. The Property Department also manages building or refurbishment projects and constantly reviews the property portfolio ensuring the best possible working conditions are provided.
Are you ready to make a difference? The NSPCC is seeking a Facilities Assistant to support our dedicated Facilities Team, busy Reception, and Postal Services Team. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an organisation committed to safeguarding children and making a positive impact in their lives.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist the Facilities Team in maintaining a safe and welcoming environment.
* Ensure that an excellent customer service experience is provided to all customer enquiries at Weston House.
* Assist Senior Facilities Assistant with day-to-day running of the post room, including reprographic services, opening post, organising couriers and taxis, and liaising with staff, volunteers, and tenants.
* Assist Facilities Manager and Senior Facilities Assistant with administrative tasks such as health and safety and any ad-hoc projects.
Key Relationships - Internal
* The post holder will report to the Senior Facilities Assistant.
* Liaise with Receptionists, Postal Services Co-Ordinators, Assistant Building Officer, Health and Safety Manager, and other members of the Property Department.
* Communicate with all colleagues that utilise Weston House and the post room services.
Key Relationships - External
* Communicate with visitors to Weston House, external contractors, postal suppliers, couriers, and private hire vehicle suppliers.
Responsibilities for all Staff within the People Directorate
* A commitment to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk.
* Actively participate in regular department and team meetings, contributing to strategy discussions and decisions that will benefit the Directorate and wider NSPCC activities.
* Proactively identify ways to improve personal and team performance.
* Maintain awareness of own and others' Health and Safety and comply with the NSPCC's Health and Safety policy and procedures.
* Take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with NSPCC work to end cruelty to children, including securing updates on project and service developments and general NSPCC news.
Person Specification
* Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all colleagues and external contacts.
* Ability to respond appropriately to a wide range of callers/visitors, including some who may be distressed or angry.
* Customer-focused approach to work.
* Ability to deal with reactive situations in a calm and professional manner.
* Ability to draft basic letters, emails, and excel spreadsheets.
* Ability to prioritise and organise own workload effectively.
* Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Teams.
* Ability to deal with sensitive and confidential information.
* Good numeracy skills.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now! If you have further questions regarding the role, please contact Sandy.Smith@NSPCC.org.uk
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