Overview
Are you looking to start your career within Facilities Management (FM) or expand your FM skills within a new environment? If so, we may be able to help you fulfil your aspirations as a Facilities Works Coordinator within Surrey Police. The Facilities Works Coordinators form part of the wider Facilities Service Delivery Team working within the Estates & Facilities Department. You will be based at Surrey Police Headquarters at Mount Browne and will be responsible for undertaking works across properties within the Surrey estate. An essential criterion for the role is that you hold a full driver’s licence and have the ability to pass a Police driving assessment.
Responsibilities
- Deliver pro-active and pre-planned building improvement projects (including site refurbishments, redevelopment and decommissioning activities) to add value and enhance the built environment for Operational colleagues.
- Support Estates & Facilities led projects across the Surrey estate, working alongside local Departmental teams in both Surrey & Sussex as part of the Local Facilities Team.
- Be actively involved in the Local Facilities Team on-call service.
- Manage scheduled workload with effective planning and organising, and adapt to changing priorities as required.
- Communicate effectively with stakeholders to deliver mobile FM services.
Qualifications and Skills
- Full driving licence and ability to pass a Police driving assessment.
- Previous FM experience is preferred but not essential; practical experience in minor maintenance activities and building improvement projects (e.g., painting and decorating).
- Ability to work as part of a team and be self-motivated to work independently with remote line management.
- Willingness to undertake training to enhance knowledge and develop skills.
- Experience contributing to team goals, using initiative to make dynamic and informed decisions to meet organisational needs.
- Understanding of workplace Health & Safety legislation and its application.
- Knowledge of Microsoft software including Outlook, Word and Excel.
Benefits and Other Information
- Opportunity to learn or develop FM skills, knowledge and experience in a public service environment.
- Career development and FM-based training; force and departmental courses.
- Salary: starting salary usually at the bottom of the salary range and pro-rata for part-time hours; competitive salary with annual incremental rises within salary banding.
- Contributory pension scheme (LGPS), generous annual leave, discounts for everyday spend, on-site gyms and sports clubs, generous parental leave, and financial and mental wellbeing support.
- Opportunity to work alongside front line operational officers.
- Notes on application communications and timelines: after submission you will receive a confirmation email with your application attached; some emails may go to spam/junk folders.
- Post may be advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes; redeployees may be given preference. Some vacancies may be open to internal candidates across both Forces depending on recruitment principles.