Facilities Support Officer in Milton Keynes

With 75 years of experience, our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith. Come join our 33,000+ staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable children’s life stories!

World Vision UK is seeking a proactive and hands‑on Facilities Support Officer to join our Facilities team. This role plays a key part in ensuring that our staff, volunteers and tenants enjoy a safe, well‑maintained and welcoming working environment. You will contribute directly to the smooth running of our building, resources and shared spaces, supporting the organisation to operate efficiently and effectively.

As a Facilities Support Officer, you will support the day‑to‑day running of our facilities and deliver essential operational services across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:

• Facilities & Building Support
  • Overseeing daily activities related to building and facilities management.
  • Managing all incoming and outgoing post.
  • Monitoring, ordering and maintaining stationery and office supplies.
  • Managing the archive system and ensuring accurate record keeping.
  • Setting up, maintaining and resetting meeting rooms and shared spaces.
  • Coordinating waste management and supporting environmental best practice.
• Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Assisting with administrative tasks in facilities, health & safety, and environmental management.
  • Supporting the organisation in meeting legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Maintaining accurate documentation, logs and compliance records.
• Flexibility & out‑of‑Hours Support
  • Some duties may occasionally fall outside core working hours. Applicants must be willing to participate in call‑out duties when required to ensure the safety and continuity of building operations.

We are looking for someone who brings practical skills, initiative and a collaborative mindset. You will ideally demonstrate:

• A proactive and flexible approach to work.
• The ability to work independently.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Effective problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• GCSE‑level education or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• A Health & Safety or Risk Assessment qualification (desirable but not essential).

A key requirement for this position is the ability to work confidently within a Christian organisational framework, showing sensitivity and respect for diverse expressions of faith across cultures and denominations.

If you are passionate about contributing to a mission‑driven organisation and believe you have the skills to make a meaningful impact, we would love to hear from you. Please click ‘To Apply’ to complete our online application form. You will be able to upload your CV and a covering letter outlining your relevant skills and experience.

We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified. Universal acceptance for everyone, everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought, culture and background, which connects the entire World Vision family. As such, World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under‑represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a child focused organisation, World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children, therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks, including a criminal records check.

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