Do you take pride in fixing things, solving problems, and creating safe, welcoming spaces for others?
At St Peter & St James Hospice, we believe everyone deserves compassionate, high-quality care at the most important times in their life. Our facilities play a vital role in making that possible and we’re looking for a proactive Facilities Assistant to join our team.
This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work, problem-solving, and being part of a supportive team that truly makes a difference every day.
Job Details:
- Location: St Peter & St James Hospice, BN8 4ED (Occasional travel to our retail shops and warehouse)
- Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Salary: £25,513 to £25,927 per annum, full-time equivalent
- Closing date: We will be shortlisting and interviewing as applications are received, so early applications are encouraged.
About the role
As our Facilities Assistant, you’ll help ensure our hospice buildings, grounds, and spaces are safe, functional, and welcoming for patients, families, staff, and volunteers.
Working closely with the Facilities Manager, you’ll support a wide range of day-to-day maintenance and operational tasks across our sites.
What you’ll be doing:
- Carrying out general maintenance, repairs, and minor works
- Completing routine inspections and addressing basic faults
- Responding to maintenance requests promptly and effectively
- Supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
- Preparing rooms and spaces for meetings and events
- Assisting with office moves, furniture setup, and equipment relocation
- Supporting health & safety compliance across our sites
- Coordinating with external contractors and suppliers
- Helping maintain grounds, car parks, and external areas
- Managing stock of tools, materials, and supplies
- Supporting waste management and recycling processes
What we’re looking for:
- Experience in building maintenance, facilities, or a similar environment
- A good understanding of health & safety practices
- Strong problem-solving and organisational skills
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Confidence in carrying out manual handling tasks safely
- A full UK driving licence
Desirable (but not essential):
- Relevant maintenance or facilities qualifications
- Experience in healthcare or hospice settings
- Knowledge of compliance areas (e.g. fire safety, water hygiene)
If you take pride in maintaining high standards and want to use your skills in a role that truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Please view the full job description and person specification at the bottom of the webpage.
For more information or an informal chat about the role, please contact Stuart Bodman, Facilities Manager by emailing sbodman@stpjhospice.org. We look forward to hearing from you!
The Organisation
St Peter & St James Hospice is a leading provider of specialist palliative and end of life care for our Mid-Sussex community. People affected by life-limiting illness are central to everything we do and it is our mission to ensure they receive the best possible care, in the right place, at the right time. Our services are free of charge and can be accessed at home, in a care setting, or at the Hospice in North Chailey.
We achieve our goals through the organisation’s talented people, by attracting, retaining and developing a highly skilled, diverse and engaged workforce. Over 150 employees and 400 volunteers work in a variety of roles across our Clinical Services, Retail and Support Functions.
If you're looking to put your skills to use in an organisation that makes a difference for its local community and values Compassion, Integrity, Accountability, Excellence and Inclusivity then click 'Apply Now'!
The Benefits
Benefit 1
Benefit 2
Benefit 3
Benefit 4
The Values
- Innovation
We are creative and fearless in our work.
- Accountability
We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
- Teamwork
We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.
27 days holiday
Company sick pay scheme
Enhanced maternity/adoption pay
Monthly occupational health clinics
Leadership development programme
20% discount in our charity shops
Our people
- Vrishali Pawar
- People Services Assistant
"If you have the appetite to develop your skills, you are encouraged and empowered to learn and grow within the organisation."
- Jon Anderson
- Community Clinical Nurse Specialist
"Being a part of someone’s end of life care and supporting their loved ones through their grieving process is a real privilege."
- Victoria Webber &
Wendy Agate - Relationship Fundraisers
"Every pound raised for our hospice brings comfort and dignity to those facing life's most challenging moments, making every effort deeply meaningful."
- Andrea Sutton
- Data & Admin Team Officer
"Helping to change people's perception of specialist palliative and end of life care by sharing how we support patients and their loved ones is a privilege."
- Gavin Carby & James Dickens
- Facilities Manager & Maintenance Technician
"We love that we get discounts in our shops and can benefit from the Blue Light Card like NHS workers do."
- Maddie Lewis
- Retail Manager
"It's great to know that each day is an opportunity to make a difference for our local community."
Our people are our strength. We value diversity and inclusion so encourage applications from everyone, regardless of race, national origin, sex, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.
Please ensure you have your own means of transport as the hospice is not accessible by bus and is located on a main road without public footpath. Our precise location can be found here: https://stpjhospice.org/contact-us/
If you have any questions about this vacancy or require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please contact us on hr@stpjhospice.org.
Please note we may shortlist and interview candidates as applications are received. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory results from pre-employment checks (right to work, references, Occupational Health, and DBS if applicable).
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St Peter & St James Hospice Recruitment Team
