Facilities Officer

Harris Hill Charity Recruitment Specialists; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in London is seeking a Facilities Officer for a 4-week temporary contract. The role involves maintenance, event support, and ensuring the venue is safe and welcoming. Ideal for proactive individuals with a hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, caretaking, or event support role.
• Comfortable with physical work and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs.
• Set up event spaces and support large-scale services.
• Liaise with external contractors during events.

Skills

Responsibility

Reliability

Self-motivation

Basic maintenance skills

AV/IT equipment knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Facilities Officer

Location: [Central London / Insert Location]
Contract: 4 week temp contract
Start date: Monday 12 May
We’re looking for a practical, proactive Facilities Officer to support the smooth running of a prominent and historical public site that hosts a wide range of events and services. This is an immediate start role for 4 weeks to cover a busy period. The role combines day-to-day maintenance with hands-on event support — ideal for someone who takes pride in keeping spaces safe, welcoming, and ready for use.
Key Responsibilities:
• Carry out general maintenance and minor repairs
• Set up event spaces (e.g., arranging furniture, operating AV equipment, providing refreshments, signage).
• Clear and reset rooms post-event (cleaning, equipment storage, rubbish disposal).
• Support large-scale services and special events with venue preparation and logistics.
• Liaise with external contractors, caterers, and service providers during events.
• Keep external areas and entrances clean and presentable at all times.
What We're Looking For:
• Experience in a facilities, caretaking, or event support role.
• Comfortable with physical work, lifting, and working at height.
• Basic skills in maintenance and repairs.
• Good knowledge of AV/IT equipment setup or willingness to learn.
• Strong sense of responsibility, reliability, and self-motivation.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

If you have the above skills and experience and you are immediately available, please apply online today, I would love to have a conversation with you!