We're looking for a Repairs and Facilities Officer to help ensure our refuges, dispersed accommodation and offices remain safe, secure and welcoming. This role will directly contribute to creating environments where people can feel safe and begin to rebuild their lives.
About the Role
In this role, you will:
- Play a key role in maintaining safe, secure and welcoming accommodation for survivors of domestic abuse.
- Oversee repairs, maintenance and contractor activity across IDAS properties, ensuring work is completed to a high standard and with sensitivity to those using our services.
- Support the development of systems and processes to manage maintenance, compliance, and health and safety.
- Contribute to IDAS's mission by helping provide safe spaces where survivors can begin to rebuild their lives free from abuse.
- Monitor inspections and risk assessments, taking proactive action to keep our properties safe, compliant and well managed.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with contractors, colleagues, and stakeholders.
- Manage resources effectively, working within budgets while identifying opportunities to improve services, strengthen compliance and enhance the quality of our accommodation.
- Champion equality, diversity, and inclusion by ensuring services are accessible and responsive to the needs of all communities, including those who are underrepresented or marginalised.
In return, we offer:
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
- Competitive salary: £30,515 per annum
- 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
- Contributory pension scheme
- Employer-paid health cash plan
- Access to national discount schemes
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid working, based in one of our IDAS offices in South or North Yorkshire (base to be agreed with the successful candidate)
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 09:00 AM on 20/08/2026
Interview date: TBC
At IDAS (Independent Domestic Abuse Services), we are committed to supporting individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse and sexual violence. As the leading specialist charity in Yorkshire, we are looking for dedicated, compassionate, and courageous individuals to join our inclusive and inspiring team. Whether you're seeking a meaningful career or a new challenge, this is your opportunity to contribute to life-changing work in a supportive and flexible environment.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that individuals from all backgrounds bring, and we actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.
If you have any queries regarding your application, please email: hrandpayroll@idas.org.uk
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