At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure our buildings are safe and well-maintained while supporting a vital charity.
- Company: Join Coram, the UK's oldest children's charity making a real difference since 1739.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive culture, and the chance to impact vulnerable children's lives.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for personal growth and community support.
- Why this job: Be part of a passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of children and young people.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and a commitment to health and safety.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 32000 £ per year.
About Coram
Coram is committed to improving the lives of the UK's most vulnerable children and young people. We support children and young people from birth to independence, creating a change that lasts a lifetime. Coram is the UK's oldest children's charity founded by Thomas Coram in London helping vulnerable children and young people since 1739. Today, the Coram group helps more than one million children, young people, families and professionals every year by providing access to the skills and opportunities they need to thrive. Coram is a leader in adoption and fostering, children's health education, therapy, child and family law, and advocacy for those in and leaving care. The organisation has grown rapidly in recent years, both in terms of income and staffing, making an exciting and interesting place to be.
About the role
We have a great opportunity for a Facilities Coordinator to join our small established team to support the work of the charity by ensuring our buildings remain in good repair and ensure an excellent standard of health and safety for our staff and visitors. You will assist our Estates Manager in the maintenance of Coram's buildings and grounds. Your responsibilities will include:
- Monitoring the work distribution amongst our facilities team
- Logging and allocating work requests
- Delivering day to day repairs to our properties
- Overseeing contractors on site
- Carrying out regular checks, maintenance, and scrutiny of all locations at our site
- Health and Safety checks and site security
Coram is an equal opportunities employer and we believe a diverse workforce enables us to improve the services to the children and families we help. We are genuinely committed to encouraging candidates from all sections of the community we seek to support. This includes those from global majority ethnic backgrounds, those that identify as LGBQT+, those with disabilities, those with lived experience of care, those with neuro-diversity, and those from other groups who are underrepresented at Coram. If applicants feel comfortable, we would encourage them to draw on lived experience as well as professional experience in their personal statement as part of their application. We are committed to the safeguarding of children and where appropriate will require the successful applicant to undertake a check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
£30,000 to £32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Facilities Coordinator employer: Coram Academy Ltd
CoramBAAF is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work environment, perfect for those looking to enhance their skills in library and information services. With a focus on professional development and a commitment to diversity, employees can thrive in a newly renovated space on the Coram campus, contributing to meaningful projects while enjoying the camaraderie of a small, dedicated team. The opportunity to supervise volunteers and engage with a variety of stakeholders makes this role both rewarding and impactful.
