Vacancy Information
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 £26,162 - £29,670 / Sussex Police £25,626 - £27,747
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Surrey Police Headquarters, Guildford
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata 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.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
The Facilities Co-ordinator role is an important customer facing role within the Facilities department, providing a variety of services that support the operational policing throughout Surrey.
This includes carrying out minor maintenance tasks and ensuring that the Police estate is safe and compliant at all time for officers, staff, contractors and visitors.
This role will require working with all levels of police staff, officers and be a point of contact for Contractors who attend to carry out works.
Skills & Experience
- Either in receipt of an existing IOSH Certificate Working or Managing Safety qualification or prepared to work towards this qualification within an agreed timeframe (to be agreed with line manager)
- Full driving licence with the ability to pass a police driving assessment and drive a range of different vehicles.
- Good knowledge of workplace safety and practical application of Health & Safety legislation and safe operating procedures in the workplace, with specific knowledge of: Manual Handling, Legionella, COSHH, Asbestos, Lone working, Working at height.
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work using own initiative to solve problems.
- Ability to work as part of a Team and confident to take own responsibility for decisions' made.
- Experience of undertaking minor repairs & improvements.
- A mandatory part of the role is to be part of the on-call rota. This is essential and non-negotiable.
- Computer literate, including the proficient use of Microsoft software including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Project
Why Work With Us?
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
Please use the following links for more information on the benefits of working with Surrey Police or Sussex Police
Further Information
For further information please contact:
James Singer, Facilities Manager: james.singer@sussex.police.uk 07967986588
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. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.
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.
Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police
Additional Information
Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly. You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.
This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes. Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference. This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.
Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;
- vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
- vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
- if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment
Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.
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