Facilities Co-ordinator

Division / Department - Estates and Facilities Management
Grade - Grade 7
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £24,462 - £26,487
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Worthing, Durrington

**_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._**

Chief Constables' Message

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

**Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner**

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.

**The Role & Key Responsibilities**

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 Centenary House, Durrington 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.

For further information about the role, please refer to the attached job description.

Skills & Experience

**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 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, whist 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?

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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 th