Facilities Officer | Hybrid & Impact in Housing

Paradigm Housing Group; Settle, Letchworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary £32,733

25 days holiday

Generous pension scheme

Health cash plan

Life cover and income protection

Flexible working – hybrid options

Job summary

SettleParadigm is recruiting a Facilities Officer to support safe, efficient operations at our Black Horse Road office. You will help manage day-to-day building tasks, safety checks, contractor liaison and general workplace management.

Join a values-led organisation delivering excellent services and high-quality homes. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with 37 hours per week and an on-site working pattern in Letchworth Garden City.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, building support or an operational role.
• Experience coordinating contractors or maintenance tasks.
• Experience handling day-to-day building queries and office support.
• Experience working in a large office environment.
• Good general understanding of health and safety requirements including fire safety and risk assessments.
• Familiarity with building systems such as HVAC, electrical, security and access control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the Facilities Manager with day-to-day building operations.
• Carry out routine health and safety checks including fire alarm tests and emergency lighting inspections.
• Raise purchase orders, check invoices and ensure timely payment.
• Liaise with contractors to schedule and oversee maintenance.
• Maintain facilities records including asset registers and logs.
• Act as a friendly, professional first point of contact for colleagues and visitors.
• Assist with office moves and space utilisation checks.
• Set up meeting rooms and liaise with IT as required.

Skills

Facilities experience

Contractor coordination

Office environment

Health and safety basics

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

SettleParadigm is recruiting a Facilities Officer to support safe, efficient operations at our Black Horse Road office. You will help manage day-to-day building tasks, safety checks, contractor liaison and general workplace management.

Join a values-led organisation delivering excellent services and high-quality homes. The role offers a permanent, full-time position with 37 hours per week and an on-site working pattern in Letchworth Garden City.