Facilities Operations Officer 1 - 4597
1
West Midlands
Shrewsbury
Hafren House
Staff Grade 4
Permanent
Full Time
Facilities Management
£26,869
We’re looking for a Facilities Operations Officer to provide a comprehensive, efficient and effective range of Facilities Services to help support the operational needs of the Environment Agency and its property portfolio.
Facilities Management in the Environment Agency is a nationally managed Service delivered by Corporate Assets within our Resources Directorate. Facilities Management teams manage our network of 158 offices and depots to provide safe, well maintained, legally compliant and productive workplaces for our staff as well as a range of business support services to help our people work safely, effectively and efficiently.
We’re seeking Facilities Management practitioners with office-based experience. You’ll be educated to GCSE level (or equivalent) and possess proven ability and/or knowledge of:
• A Facilities Management or similar job, including responsibilities in Health and Safety, Premises Maintenance and Internal Environmental Management;
• Building relationships with customers to maintain a positive reputation, customer service and effective resolution of issues;
• Building relationships with contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to understand their activities and how these fit with organisational goals and reputation;
• Local project management, liaising with project managers for national initiatives;
• Monitoring and providing property performance reports; and
• Assisting in the implementation of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.
Other key requirements for this job include excellent communication and customer service skills, with some experience of property and / or building maintenance.
• A Facilities Management or similar job, including responsibilities in Health and Safety, Premises Maintenance and Internal Environmental Management;
• Building relationships with customers to maintain a positive reputation, customer service and effective resolution of issues;
• Building relationships with contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to understand their activities and how these fit with organisational goals and reputation;
• Local project management, liaising with project managers for national initiatives;
• Monitoring and providing property performance reports; and
• Assisting in the implementation of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.
Other key requirements for this job include excellent communication and customer service skills, with some experience of property and / or building maintenance.
Closing Date: 2nd April 2017 at 23:55 hours
A driving licence is desirable for this position but not essential. Some infrequent national travel may be required.
For further details please contact John Jarman on Tel: 020302 53024 or by email: john.jarman@environment-agency.gov.uk
A driving licence is desirable for this position but not essential. Some infrequent national travel may be required.
For further details please contact John Jarman on Tel: 020302 53024 or by email: john.jarman@environment-agency.gov.uk
02/04/2017, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Building Legislation, Codes, Directives and Regulatory Issues
Applying up to date knowledge of current and forthcoming regulatory requirements
Customer Service Provision
Ensure that all soft Facilities Management services are provided economically, effectively and in a professional manner to satisfy identified business needs.
Property and Building Service Maintenance
Provides maintenance and repair service to the Environment Agency’s property portfolio, which is required to meet the business needs.
Driving licence desirable
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.