At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure smooth daily operations and provide top-notch facilities support to our team.
- Company: Join a passionate charity dedicated to empowering women and creating safe homes.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, pension scheme, and perks like gym memberships and course funding.
- Other info: Flexible part-time hours allow you to balance work with your passions.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in women's lives while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in office administration and strong organisational skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 31114 - 31114 £ per year.
About Us
Housing for Women is a registered charity and independent housing association. We champion female empowerment by providing and promoting affordable homes for women and gender-specific support services. Since 1934, we have been working to build a more equal society for women, creating a world where everyone has a safe roof over their head regardless of circumstance, and where violence against women is no longer tolerated.
We are now looking for a Facilities Officer to join us on a permanent, part-time basis, working 17.5 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £31,114 per annum pro rata
- Attractive pension scheme
- Perkbox
- Buying and selling annual leave
- Health Shield
- Season Ticket Loan
- Subsidised gym membership
- Course funding
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised office or facilities administrator to join our purpose-driven organisation. Joining us, you'll find a passionate, dedicated team and a real drive to help people and make life better for women. On top of this, we'll support you to grow and develop professionally as part of our work family. With a commitment of just 17.5 hours per week, you'll have plenty of time to pursue life's other undertakings, whether that's caring for others, learning something new or simply enjoying more time doing the things you love.
The Role
As a Facilities Officer, you will ensure the efficient day-to-day administrative operation of our head office and satellite sites, providing a high standard of facilities support to colleagues across the organisation. You'll ensure incoming post and formal notices are logged, co-ordinated and progressed efficiently, making sure key timescales and deadlines are met whilst escalating matters to the Executive Team where required. Helping to co-ordinate work, events and communications across the organisation, you will work collaboratively with colleagues and provide backup support to the PA to the Chief Executive as required. You will also be responsible for budget monitoring and administration, support the Governance Manager with governance and information management activities (including SARs and archiving), and have a good understanding of Health & Safety compliance to support the organisation's facilities management responsibilities.
About You
To be considered as a Facilities Officer, you will need:
- Experience in office or facilities administration
- Experience co-ordinating suppliers, contractors or external service providers
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied workload
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to prioritise work, meet deadlines and work proactively
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- The ability to work collaboratively across a wide range of teams
- The willingness to attend occasional evening and weekend meetings or events
- Confidence using office systems, document management and Microsoft Office applications
Candidates interested in applying should attach a cover letter outlining how they meet the essential criteria specified in the person specification as well as how they think they meet Housing for Women's EPIC values. The closing date for this role is 19th August 2026.
Other organisations may call this role Facilities Administrator, Office Administrator, Office Co-ordinator, Workplace Co-ordinator, Office & Facilities Assistant, Facilities Assistant, or Administrative Officer.
Webrecruit and Housing for Women are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business, and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.
So, if you're ready to join a dedicated team supporting an organisation with a vital mission, click Apply today. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Facilities Officer in Ruislip employer: Housing for Women
Housing for Women is an exceptional employer, dedicated to empowering women and fostering a supportive work environment in Brixton, London. With a strong commitment to professional development, flexible part-time hours, and a range of attractive benefits, including a pension scheme and subsidised gym membership, employees can thrive both personally and professionally while contributing to a meaningful mission. Join our passionate team and make a real difference in the lives of women in our community.
