Facilities Co-ordinator

Samaritans; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity organization is hiring a Facilities Co-ordinator to manage operations at their Ewell office and London City Hub. You will handle contractors, maintain compliance with health and safety legislation, and support various branches across the UK. Ideal candidates will have experience in facilities management, strong organisational skills, and exceptional communication abilities. Join a values-led team committed to making a difference in mental health and suicide prevention.

Benefits

Flexible working

Employee benefits

Impactful mission

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities coordination or similar role.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Experience in a charity or not-for-profit setting (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Manage contractors and maintenance schedules.
• Support health and safety compliance.
• Coordinate office moves.
• Provide remote support to branches.

Skills

Facilities coordination

Health & safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication

Experience in charity/not-for-profit

Job description

Are you a proactive and organised facilities professional looking to make a meaningful impact?

Join Samaritans as our Facilities Co-ordinator and play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our central office and supporting branches across the UK.

Contract

• Permanent
• Ewell and London City Hub with occasional home working
• We are passionate about flexible working, talk to us about your preferences

What you’ll do

As Facilities Co-ordinator, you’ll be the go-to person for all things facilities-related at our Ewell office and London City Hub. You’ll also provide remote support to our central charity branches nationwide, helping maintain safe, efficient, and welcoming environments for staff and volunteers.

This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same. From managing contractors and maintenance schedules to supporting health and safety compliance and coordinating office moves, you’ll be central to the success of our Facilities & Projects team.

What you’ll bring

• Experience in facilities coordination or similar role
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience in a charity or not-for-profit setting (desirable)

At Samaritans, you’ll be part of a people-first organisation deeply committed to inclusion, compassion and learning. You’ll contribute to a team where your voice matters, your expertise makes a difference, and your work helps save lives.

We welcome applications from individuals with lived experience and encourage those from underrepresented communities to apply. We are committed to creating an environment where all our people feel seen, heard and supported.

You’ll join a values-led organisation with a powerful mission and a collaborative culture. We offer flexible hybrid working, excellent benefits, and the chance to make a tangible difference in suicide prevention across the UK and Ireland.

For further information about Samaritans, including our charity structure, values, employee benefits, and application process, please read our recruitment brochure available here . You can also visit our careers website to access this.

We recognise the enormous benefits and the social justice imperatives of ensuring diversity at every level of our organisation. Samaritans is wholly committed to inclusion and diversity and to building a culture and environment where everyone is appreciated for the unique person they are. To ensure Samaritans is representative of those we support and who support us, we particularly welcome applications from disabled, racialised minority and LGBTQ+ candidates, as these people are under-represented at Samaritans.

Apply now

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please apply. You will be asked to answer application questions and to upload your CV and a cover letter.

We kindly ask that you don’t rely on AI tools for your application answers, or to generate interview answers. We want to see your own unique ideas and writing skills. We want your application to stand out from the rest and showcase your own strengths.

Applications close: 9am on Monday 6 th October