Division / Department - Estates and Facilities Management
Grade - Grade 7
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £25,626 - £27,747
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
The Role & Key Responsibilities
From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.
It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.
Are you looking to start your career within Facilities Management (FM) or looking to expand your current FM skills within a new environment? Do you want to make a positive contribution to your local community? If so, we may be able to help you fulfil your aspirations as a Facilities Co-ordinator within Sussex Police.
The Facilities Co-ordinators form part of the wider Facilities Service Delivery Team working within the Estates & Facilities Department, supporting officers and staff working in operational roles. You will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, ranging from administrative items such as purchasing, and ordering a variety of goods, to carrying out regular checks of our sites, identifying issues and where possible carrying out minor repairs. You will also be responsible for assisting contractors and ensuring that all aspects of health and safety legislation within our sites is complied with. You will assist in delivering pro-active and pre-planned building improvement projects (including site refurbishments, redevelopment, and decommissioning activities) which will add value and enhance the working environment for all staff. Supporting Estates & Facilities led projects across the Sussex estate, you will be working alongside local Departmental teams in both Surrey & Sussex immersing yourself in the diverse world of soft FM service delivery.
You will be based out of Chichester or Bognor Police Stations dependent on your wishes, and will be responsible for undertaking works across properties within the Sussex estate. Therefore, an essential requirement for the role is that you hold a full driver’s licence, including group B, and have the ability to pass a basic Police driving assessment.
You will be self-motivated with excellent planning and organising skills, be able to manage your scheduled workload whilst having an ability to adapt to changing priorities when required. Excellent communication skills will be key to successfully delivering this service to our colleagues.
We take pride in our working environment and a sense of ownership and personal responsibility are vital in maintaining and improving the standards for everyone.
We are keen to invest in your career development and offer our staff, FM based training, as well as Force and Departmental specific courses.
Skills & Experience
We are seeking individuals with the following skills, knowledge and/or experience:
* Experience of working in the Facilities field would be of benefit but is not essential.
* Practical experience of minor maintenance activities, including repairs, painting, and decorating in the home or a work environment.
* Ability to work as part of a team and be self-motivated to work independently with remote line management.
* A desire to undertake relevant Health and Safety training to enhance knowledge and develop skills.
* Experience of contributing towards team goals, whilst having the ability to use your initiative making dynamic and informed decisions to meet the needs of the Organisation.
* Knowledge and experience of Microsoft software including, Outlook, Word and Excel.
Why Work With Us?
Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working. We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working.
We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;
* career progression
* contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
* generous annual leave allowance
* discounts for everyday spend
* on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
* generous and supportive parental leave
* financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
* discounted contributory healthcare scheme
For further information, please contact Steve Keywood (Facilities Manager).
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.
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