ACRO Business and Facilities Manager in Fareham

We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced individual to join us as a Business & Facilities Manager, within a national policing unit.

The successful applicant will manage all estate, business and facilities related matters at ACRO ensuring a safe and practicable working environment for staff and visitors while overseeing operational and legal requirements. The post holder will liaise with staff and managers at all levels and will take the lead on projects that impact the estate. By supporting ACRO’s strategic requirements, the post holder will manage health and safety across ACRO, carry out risk assessments and ensure all statutory reporting and testing is completed. The post holder will manage a team within the Business Support area.

Candidates should note that this role may require some travel within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, and must hold a current full driver’s licence, have access to reliable transport and be prepared to take and pass a Force driving course if required. The role includes an element of manual handling, e.g. moving and lifting furniture, stores and carpets, and the occasional requirement to access enclosed areas such as roof spaces. The post holder may have to work some unsocial hours and be flexible in order to meet constantly changing business needs, sometimes at short notice.

ACRO Criminal Records Office supports UK and international law enforcement by processing criminal records for the purposes of public protection, safeguarding and worldwide community safety. We are growing, now employing more than 300 people to support the fight against crime as a global leader in our field. All ACRO staff are employees of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary and are provided with the same benefits of working within the public sector as other members of police staff. Our culture and work environment aim to ensure that everyone feels included and valued. We invest in our people so that they can thrive, realise their potential and enjoy coming into work. We are located in an attractive and modern business park close to the M27 between Portsmouth and Southampton.

• Educated to QCF level 6 OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.

• Health and safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH or undertaking a course of study to achieve same.
• General knowledge of building services mechanical/electrical, heating and ventilation.

• Proven experience in a facilities or management role, including supervision of building contractors.
• Proven experience of staff supervision, including allocating and prioritising work and undertaking staff appraisals and assessments.
• Direct involvement with health and safety issues and resolution.
• Proven experience of project management and overseeing planned maintenance programmes.
• Experience of using Microsoft Office systems (WORD/EXCEL).

• Familiarity with police/public sector organisation and structure.
• Construction Design Management (CDM).
• Premises Management.
• Legionella awareness.
• Technical writing of tender documentation.
• Proven experience in problem solving and solution orientated management.

When applying, you will have the opportunity to talk to us about your background and experience, especially when providing evidence against our competency and values framework (CVF). The CVF provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes the behaviours required by you as a member of police staff to be effective in your role.