Facilities Officer in Dover

Location: Dover (hybrid)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £31,396
Closing Date: 15 July 2026

The role is part of the Facilities team, where the Facilities Officer supports the Facilities Manager in providing effective and efficient facilities support to Migrant Help and Clear Voice. This includes assisting with compliance to current legislation and guidance related to premises management and health and safety provisions.

If you have demonstrable experience collecting and analysing data with excellent communication skills, and are looking for an exciting role that makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Role responsibilities:

• Support the Facilities Manager with management of offices and premises, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations and best practice standards.
• Procure fixtures and fittings for offices/premises as required and maintain the Migrant Help asset register.
• Support the provision of utilities contracts in line with the Environmental Management policy, aiming to reduce energy usage and waste costs.
• Maintain records of energy usage and waste costs in line with targeted reductions in carbon emissions.
• Maintain a record of health and safety risk assessments and advise relevant managers on reviews and updates.
• Keep records of statutory compliance checks, such as PA Testing and annual inspections of fire equipment.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with external partners, landlords, and Migrant Help managers to ensure compliance.
• Support managers in DSE self-assessments and follow-ups as necessary.
• Conduct audits and Facilities checks to ensure compliance with ISO45001, ISO9001, and ISO27001 accreditations.
• Maintain records of accidents and near misses, working with involved parties to prevent recurrence.
• Engage in dialogue to ensure projects are completed according to specifications and onsite H&S requirements.

The experience and skills you need:

• Demonstrable experience advising Managers on Facilities and Health & Safety matters.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisation, and administrative skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Capability to produce engaging documents and reports, communicating complex information clearly.

Migrant Help is committed to safeguarding those we provide a service to; applicants will undergo strict vetting procedures throughout the recruitment process. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Applicants must be able to provide documents showing their right to work in the UK and full employment history for the previous 3 years.

About Migrant Help: Migrant Help is a leading charity established in 1963, delivering support and advice services to people affected by displacement and exploitation across the UK. We foster a culture of equality, diversity, and inclusion.

Benefits:

• 35 hours per week offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Enhanced family-friendly provisions.
• Extra day of annual leave per year to a maximum of 39 days, including bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave.
• Access to Perkbox, an employee rewards platform with numerous deals and discounts.
• Wellbeing support.
• Non-contributory pension scheme with 8% employer contribution.

How to apply: To apply for this role, please click on the 'use this link to apply' button and complete the online application form attaching your CV and cover letter.

Your application will be assessed against the job description and person specification. We encourage applications from disabled people and aim to progress candidates who meet the minimum criteria.

Please note this vacancy may close early depending on applications received. It is important to operate within Migrant Help’s values: Protection, Diversity, Equality, Partnership, Innovation, and Excellence. Migrant Help is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.