OPCC Facilities Officer - Southampton - HC620937

Hampshire County Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Officer to join their dynamic team in Southampton. This role involves ensuring the safety and compliance of police estates through effective maintenance and proactive engagement with building users. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this opportunity offers a chance to contribute to the community while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Salary sacrifice scheme for ultra-low emission vehicles

Blue Light card membership

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in a facilities role.
• Strong knowledge of building systems and maintenance practices.
• Good time management and prioritization skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance of police estates.
• Engage with building users and record building issues.
• Resolve maintenance issues safely and cost-effectively.

Skills

Time Management

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Building Systems

Maintenance Practices

Computer Literacy

Tools

Computerized FM Systems

Handheld Reporting Tools

Job description

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OPCC Facilities Officer - Southampton - HC620937

Location: Based at the Southampton Central Police Station, covering the Western area
Hours: 37.00 hours per week
Contract: Full-time and permanent
Salary: Scale 4 (£26,106.00 – £28,653.00 per annum)

Closing Date: 05 May 2025
Interviews will take place on 20 May 2025

The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) supports the Police and Crime Commissioner serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The OPCC provides a link between Hampshire & Isle Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and the communities they serve through setting the budget and holding the Chief Constable to account in the delivery of an efficient and effective service.

The main function of the OPCC’s Facilities Management (FM) team is to maintain all Police estates across the county, ensuring they are safe and fit for purpose.

About the Role

The Western FM team covers the West of Hampshire. Your role will be to deliver day-to-day planned and reactive maintenance of the operational police estate.

You will be a visible part of the Estates Team, engaging with building users and proactively recording building issues to maintain high standards in building compliance. You will ensure that when failures occur or serious works are needed, issues are resolved safely, efficiently, and cost-effectively.

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About You

We are looking for someone with at least 3 years of experience in a similar facilities role. You should have good time management and prioritisation skills, and be comfortable working alone and as part of a team.

You should have well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, able to engage with people at all levels across the estate.

Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and relevant regulations is essential.

You need to be computer literate and confident in learning new systems.

A full UK driving licence is required.

Benefits of working for the OPCC

In addition to a competitive salary and rewarding career, benefits include:

• Generous annual leave allowance;
• Access to a salary sacrifice scheme for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV);
• Blue Light card membership;
• Career progression opportunities including development and secondments.

How to apply

We are recruiting Facilities Officers in Portsmouth, Southampton, Basingstoke, and Netley. Please apply only once, selecting your preferred location.

Apply online by entering your details and completing the pre-screen questions.

To complete your application, ensure you:

• Attach a cover letter (no more than one page) explaining your motivation for applying;
• Provide answers to the shortlisting questions below, each no more than 400 words or equivalent characters;
• Describe any experience in Facilities, construction, or relevant transferable skills;
• Explain your experience with computerized FM systems and handheld reporting tools for statutory record keeping and PPMs.

The Office for the Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults. All employees, workers, and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Recruitment practices will reflect this.

Our Equalities Employment Policy ensures no unnecessary conditions or requirements are applied that could lead to discrimination, promoting equality of opportunity for all applicants regardless of gender, disability, age, ethnicity, marital status, creed, sexuality, or trade union activity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.