19,515
30,870 - 24 hrs per week pro rata salary 19,515 per annum
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade
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Contract type
Permanent###
Type of role
Estates###
Working pattern
Part-time###
Number of jobs available
1
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Location
About the job
Benefits
Things you need to know
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Location
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Wakefield
About the job
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Job summary
Job Introduction:
As a Facilities Officer, you will be welcomed into a dynamic and inclusive Finance and Corporate Services team who are primarily responsible for everyday delivery of Facilities Management services including security and health & safety to ensure that the regional office facility runs effectively, securely and safely.
The role also undertakes some other Finance and Corporate Resources Directorate (F&CRD) support including: HR admin support, some IT support and other ad hoc F&CRD support as required. Alongside the Facilities Co-ordinator and other posts, this post will provide a regional presence and support service delivery on behalf of the F&CRD in a regional office.
The role is tasked with day to delivery of a range of services and contacts including maintenance, cleaning, office equipment, catering and other contracts. This will involve supervising a range of external contractors including engineers and dealing with staff at all levels verbally and in writing, exercising persuasion and influencing skills with assertion, sometimes dealing with challenging situations.
The role will also include the recording of building defects, maintenance register/schedules of engineering visits and statutory servicing.
The role undertakes a range of other administrative tasks as required by the Facilities Co-ordinator.
Working conditions
You will be contracted to work
24 hours per week.
In line with our Hybrid Working policy and dependant on business need, you will be able to work 20% of your contractual hours from home with 80% office based. The shifts are as follows:
Deputise for the Facilities Co-ordinator in his/her/their absence. This will include:
Taking overall responsibility for the delivery of Facilities Management (FM) services
Prioritising day to day FM work activities
Ensuring all FM Helpdesk calls are processed satisfactorily
Dealing with incidents as and when they occur. ie. loss of power/gas, leaks etc. These may require occasional out of hours working.
Overseeing the management of contractors and works on site
Respond to out of hours incidents if required
Provide staff cover to other IOPC offices during periods of short staffing. This may involve frequent travel and/or overnight stays away from home.
Resolve day to day problems and issues relating to office/facilities management; equipment and supplies; IT support and Security matters. Troubleshoot equipment failures and supplier difficulties. Supervise contractors. Undertake routine H&S assessments and rectify everyday hazards, advising staff in relation to health and safety matters. Act as first point of contact for staff, visitors and suppliers in relation to all FM issues.
Co-ordinate post and courier services in the region, training others in relation to safety procedures and booking arrangements. Advise others on the best method of despatch and packing.
Co-ordinate changes to staff and visitor access, issuing and altering permissions on security passes and providing access reports and internal audits as appropriate in line with security requirements and security policy.
Visitor and Reception Management - including the provision of refreshments and meeting room facilitation.
Maintain details of key holders and alarm system including details of security breaches and actions, working closely with colleagues in other offices as required. This will include occasionally responding to out of hours incidents.
Note: Some out of hours working and manual handling will be required
Please refer to the for full role responsibilities.
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Person specification
The Ideal Candidate:
Essential
Experience of working in a busy office
Evidence of complex problem-solving abilities in a busy environment
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel
Experience in working with different service providers and contractors
Experience in dealing with visitors and internal/external parties at all levels
Familiarity with online booking systems
Flexible approach and ability to travel where necessary between IOPC offices
Desirable
Experience of Facilities Management and Health & Safety responsibilities
Qualifications relating to either of the above
Good typing speeds and accuracy
We believe that diverse perspectives contribute to a more innovative and dynamic workplace. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are typically under-represented or disadvantaged in society. This includes women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, parents and carers, and disabled candidates, including neurodiverse candidates.
We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and creating an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives are valued and supported.
The role requires clearance to SC level.
Successful candidates will need to undergo Security Check (SC) clearance as a minimum requirement for this appointment. Please note that SC Clearance requires 5 years' continuous residency in the UK.
National security vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Benefits
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Alongside your salary of 19,515, Independent Office for Police Conduct contributes 5,653 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Package Description
What we Offer:
27.5 days paid annual leave (increasing with service to 32.5 days)
Options to carry over, buy or sell annual leave
Voluntary Health Cash Plan provided by BHSF
Civil Service pension
Civil Service maternity leave package
PAM employee assistance programme
Access to Civil Service Sports Council (CSSC) membership
Cycle to work scheme
Opportunity to enjoy the latest home and electronics in a more affordable way provided by Vivup
Car Leasing Scheme
Staff Networks focussed on each of the protected characteristics - run for staff, by staff: Enable Network, Age Network, Welsh Network, Pride and LGBTQ+ Network, Sex and Family Network, Race, Religion and Belief Network
Learning and development tailored to your role.
An environment with flexible working options
A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
The annual salary is 30,087 pro rata. The pro rata salary you will receive per annum is 19,515.
Additional Information:
Any move to the Independent Office for Police Conduct from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may, however, be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
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Selection process details
We'll assess you against these Executive Officer (EO) Level behaviours during the selection process:
Working Together* Managing a Quality Service* Delivering at Pace*
This vacancy is using Success Profiles, to find out more, please click here.
Throughout the recruitment process we will also assess your experience, Strengths, and Values.
As part of the application process, you will be asked to complete four sift questions based on the essential criteria.
Anticipated assessment and interview dates are estimated to take place in May 2025.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check .
See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .
Apply and further information
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Contact point for applicants
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Job contact :
Name : Recruitment & Resourcing Team
Email : recruitment@policeconduct.gov.uk
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