Facilities Coordinator (Sussex) in Worthing

This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions. Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions. Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.

Division / Department - Estates and Facilities Management

Grade - Surrey Police Grade D / Sussex Police Grade 7

Status - Full Time

Contract Type - Permanent

Salary Grade Range - Surrey Police £26,875 - £29,670 / Sussex Police £26,703 - £28,914

Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week

Shift Allowance - No

Politically Restricted - No

Location - Multiple Locations (see advert)

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro‑rated if the working hours are less than full time.

Chief Constables’ Message: We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe. We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you. We wish you all the very best with your application.

The Role & Key Responsibilities: From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference. It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe. Are you looking to start your career within Facilities Management (FM) or looking to expand your current FM skills within a new environment? Do you want to make a positive contribution to your local community? If so, we may be able to help you fulfil your aspirations as a Facilities Co‑ordinator within Sussex Police.

The Facilities Co‑ordinators form part of the wider Facilities Service Delivery Team working within the Estates & Facilities Department, supporting officers and staff working in operational roles. You will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, ranging from administrative items such as purchasing, and ordering a variety of goods, to carrying out regular checks of our sites, identifying issues and where possible carrying out minor repairs. You will also be responsible for assisting contractors and ensuring that all aspects of health and safety legislation within our sites are complied with. You will assist in delivering pro‑active and pre‑planned building improvement projects (including site refurbishments, redevelopment, and decommissioning activities) which will add value and enhance the working environment for all staff.

Supporting Estates & Facilities led projects across the Sussex estate, you will be working alongside local Departmental teams in both Surrey & Sussex immersing yourself in the diverse world of soft FM service delivery. You will be based out of Chichester or Worthing, and will be responsible for undertaking works across properties within the Sussex estate. Therefore, an essential requirement for the role is that you hold a full driver’s licence, including group B, and have the ability to pass a basic Police driving assessment. You will be self‑motivated with excellent planning and organising skills, be able to manage your scheduled workload whilst having an ability to adapt to changing priorities when required. Excellent communication skills will be key to successfully delivering this service to our colleagues. We take pride in our working environment and a sense of ownership and personal responsibility are vital in maintaining and improving the standards for everyone.

We are keen to invest in your career development and offer our staff, FM based training, as well as Force and Departmental specific courses.

Skills & Experience: We are seeking individuals with the following skills, knowledge and/or experience:

• Full UK Driving Licence – essential
• Experience of working in the Facilities field would be of benefit but not essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team and be self‑motivated to work independently with remote line management.
• Practical experience of minor maintenance activities, including repairs, painting, and decorating in the home or a work environment.
• A desire to undertake relevant Health and Safety training to enhance knowledge and develop skills.
• Experience of contributing towards team goals, whilst having the ability to use your initiative making dynamic and informed decisions to meet the needs of the Organisation.
• Knowledge and experience of Microsoft software including Outlook, Word and Excel.

Benefits: We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits:

• Career progression
• Contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Discounts for everyday spend
• On‑site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• Generous and supportive parental leave
• Financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• Discounted contributory healthcare scheme

Diversity Statement: We are only as good as our people. It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all. We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement. We are committed to being an anti‑racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti‑racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Contact: For any further information please contact: Jake Giles (Facilities Area Manager) – 07912 896 454 (Between 08:00 hrs and 16:00 hrs Mon to Fri)