Facilities Assistant

Are you an enthusiastic and committed person and do you want a job where no two days are the same? Then being part of the Facilities team could be the job for you.

As part of the Facilities Team, you will be a vital member overseeing one of our office sites in Lewes which is occupied by various organisations. This will include reception work, security of the building and undertaking compliance and Health & Safety checks. You will also assist in minor maintenance, as well as supporting contractor access, waste disposal, testing of fire alarms, reporting building faults and many more; key issues which form the foundations of Facilities Management.

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have experience of Facilities Management
• Can apply themselves to our customer service delivery
• Can prioritise their work dependant on need and react swiftly to occurring issues
• Have an understanding of Health & Safety requirements
• Can organise and prioritise according to deadlines and targets

Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above and upload your CV and a Supporting Statement. We will be using your Supporting Statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.

For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI.

Interviews will be either via MS Teams or in person at County Hall, St Anne’s Crescent, Lewes. Shortlisting will be completed within two weeks of the closing date. If you are shortlisted for the role, you will then receive an invite to interview.

Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details.

If you want to join a small hard-working team and make a difference, this could be the opportunity for you.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

If you would like further information or discuss this role informally, please feel free to contact me either on 01273 335499 or at [email protected].

"It’s a really nice and supportive atmosphere here. Everyone is friendly, very approachable, very supportive of each other, and everyone wants everyone else to do well" - Heather, Specialist Contract Manager

For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex!

Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to Work in the UK - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.