At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure safe and efficient office environments across multiple locations.
- Company: Join the Electoral Commission, the UK's independent body for elections.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 28 days holiday, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for professional development and a supportive work culture.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative team shaping the future of democratic processes.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and experience in facilities support required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Basis: Permanent, Full time 36 hours per week. A £312 tax-free working from home allowance is also payable annually.
Location: Belfast, Cardiff, Edinburgh or Remote (UK). Regular travel between devolved offices (Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh) will be required.
Benefits: Outstanding benefits including Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working, 28 days holiday, and more.
About the Electoral Commission: The Electoral Commission is the UK's independent body overseeing elections and regulating political finance. Everything we do is about ensuring trust, participation, and integrity in the democratic process. As we enter a bold new chapter under our five-year Corporate Plan, we are increasing our workforce and transforming how we plan and deliver core services. This post plays a central role in that journey.
About the role: As a Facilities Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring our office environments across our devolved locations are safe, efficient and fit for purpose. You will support a wide range of activities including health and safety compliance, facilities contractor management, and business continuity planning. This role has a specific regional focus, covering our offices in Belfast, Cardiff and Edinburgh, as well as supporting our home workers. You will act as the primary point of contact for facilities-related matters across these locations, building strong relationships with colleagues, suppliers and landlords to deliver a high-quality, responsive service. You will be expected to travel between office locations as required, ensuring a consistent and effective facilities service across all sites.
About the team: Working closely with the Facilities & Accommodation manager and colleagues across Digital Information, Technology and Facilities. The team is collaborative and committed to delivering excellent service. We are entering a period of transformation and this role will be central to shaping our future ways of working.
Who we’re looking for: This role would suit someone with strong technical and organisational skills, a proactive approach and a passion for delivering high-quality support services. You will be comfortable working across multiple locations and managing competing priorities. We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience in facilities and accommodation support
- Strong IT and budget management skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- A methodical approach to problem solving and planning
- The ability to work independently and take ownership of a regional portfolio
- Flexibility and resilience under pressure
- willingness and ability to travel regularly between office locations
You will act as a visible and trusted facilities representative across devolved offices, ensuring colleagues receive consistent, high-quality support regardless of location.
Why work for us? This is an opportunity to gain exposure to a wide range of operational and strategic activities. You’ll be part of a supportive team with opportunities for development and progression. We offer a strong total reward package, including:
- Flexible working and hybrid model (40% office minimum)
- 28 rising to 30 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Civil Service pension scheme (28.97% employer contribution)
- Study support for professional qualifications
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Ride2Work, eye care vouchers and more
How to apply: We are committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. To help reduce unconscious bias and ensure all applicants are assessed solely on their skills, knowledge and experience, we use an anonymous recruitment process. When applying, please provide an anonymised CV which omits your protected characteristics and any personally identifiable information:
- Do not include: Your name, address, phone number, email or other contact details; Your date of birth or age; Gender, ethnicity, nationality or other personal identifiers; A photo of yourself; Educational dates as these are a clear indication of your age.
- Do include: Your employment history including employers and dates of employment; Explanation for gaps in your history; Your duties, responsibilities and achievements.
If your CV contains personal details (such as your name or contact information), we will be unable to consider your application. Please double-check your documents before submitting, including the file name you use to save and upload your CV.
Supporting disabled applicants: The Electoral Commission is proud to be a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. As part of our commitment, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants. If you have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria listed in the job description, you will be offered an interview. To be considered under this scheme, please indicate this when you apply. We also welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in the workplace.
Facilities Officer in Belfast employer: The Electoral Commission
The Electoral Commission is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and well-being. With outstanding benefits such as a Civil Service Pension Scheme, flexible working arrangements, and generous annual leave, employees can thrive in a collaborative environment while contributing to the integrity of the democratic process across the UK. This role as a Facilities Officer not only provides opportunities for professional growth but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in ensuring safe and efficient office environments in key locations like Belfast, Cardiff, and Edinburgh.
