Operations and Facilities Officer in Hailsham

In this role, you’ll provide operational support and assist the Operations Team with:

• Health and safety
• Management of the Council’s buildings, land and services.

The postholder will:

• Liaise professionally with Council staff, councillors, contractors, tenants, allotment holders, external organisations and members of the public.

If you’re passionate about maintaining high standards, delivering excellent facilities management and making a real difference, we want to hear from you!

Essential requirements:

• Qualifications- A level or III qualification (e.g. A-levels, NVQ 3 etc) or substantial job-related experience
• Knowledge and experience- Experience of writing grant applications- Experience of one or more of the following : allotment management; property management; compliance; facilities administration
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements and associated record keeping
• Communication skills- Able to communicate appropriately with a wide range of people verbally and in writing
• Administrative skills- Ability to maintain records, produce agendas, take notes, arrange meetings- Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• IT skills- Competency in Word and Excel- Ability to maintain records on a database
• Working style- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

Desirable requirements:

• Qualifications- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent health and safety qualification
• Knowledge and experience- Experience of facilities management- Experience of working within local government or the public sector- Experience of risk assessments- Experience of supporting projects, procurement exercises or contract administration