Building Assistant - Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom - Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council
Buckinghamshire Council
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Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom

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Description

Salary
£22,778 - £23,947


Reference number
BUC08945


Contract type
Permanent


Working hours
Part Time


Level of DBS check required
No


Date posted
11 May 2023, 11 p.m.


Application deadline
4 Jun 2023


Overview:


The role will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of facilities management for the Gateway building under the direction of the Building Manager and may be required to work at other locations across the County, you will also be required to work outside of core hours, including working late to support the building and meetings, dependent on the service need.


About us:


We manage designated Corporate and associated sites across the county, to ensure there is suitable provision of facilities management services to sites.

We provide efficient and effective day to day management of premises and facilities and support the wider community use of sites.

We make recommendations for improvements to the premises. We promote a positive health and safety culture in the workplace.


The Facilities Management Team is a supportive team who strive to ensure everyone is dealt with in a professional and fair manner.

We are based across County and routinely share our expertise, knowledge, skills and experience to ensure continual improvement.


About the role:

You will be required to work in the Gateway offices as the role supports the FM team's operation at The Gateway, and the duties will include:

  • Be alert as to the general security of the premises, smart in appearance and courteous, helpful, and informed. The post will involve contact with staff, members of the Public, 3rd party organisations and Councillors.
  • Assist with compliance activities in terms of updating first aid kits and health and safety signage. Take on fire marshal duties and assist with building evacuations, both at the time and with planning and incident reports. Carry out Statutory Compliance duties as directed. Report any serious health and safety concerns to line manager.
  • Provide technical assistance in setting up the Council Chambers, Committee Rooms and other rooms for meetings and events detailed within the Meeting Room Booking System.
  • Assist with dealing with room booking enquiries and finding space for meetings
  • Assist with ceremonial duties, including raising and striking the flag.

Any-Desk:


As an 'any-desk' worker, you'll need to be connected to our network to access digital folders and resources, but this can either be from home or an office location when required.

You will be required to work from the office a couple of times a week, depending on your role and team requirements.


About you:


If you are methodical, organised and really want to go that extra mile to ensure that customers receive a great quality service this role is for you.

It would be beneficial if you had experience of working AV equipment and microphones for meetings.

You need to have general property experience preferably in Facilities Management

You need to have experience of working as part of a team.


Good communication skills are essential as the post holder will be required to liaise with Customers and Clients on a daily basis.

For full details please see the job summary on our website.


Other information:

Number of positions available: 1


Closing date:
Sunday 4 June 2023

Shortlisting date:
Wednesday 7 June 2023

Interview date:
Tuesday 20 & Wednesday 21 June 2023

Interview-type / process: In person

If you would like to have an informal conversation with the recruiting manager, please contact: Sophia Fulchini

This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:

  • Unspent convictions and/or unspent conditional cautions only


For further information on how long it takes for convictions and conditional cautions to be spent, please refer to Nacro's guide on the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.


Our values and culture:


We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are - Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.


By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:

  • fair and inclusive culture
- the chance to really make a difference to those around you
- health and well-being initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
- a unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
- ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
- opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events


At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that's why we're working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.

From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident
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