Job Title
Facilities Compliance Officer
Salary
£33,854 per annum
Contract
3-year fixed‑term appointment, with possibility of extension or permanency
Hours
37 hours per week
Vacancy closes
26th July 23:58
Responsibilities
The core function is to ensure that buildings and their services meet the needs of the people that work in them. You will be responsible for ensuring that facilities are legally compliant with health and safety, environmental and security regulations and standards. As a key member of the Estates Team you will focus on occupational health and safety of properties occupied by Forestry England and assist with the let portfolio. Reporting to the district’s Building Surveyor you will complete and oversee building compliance tasks to ensure buildings within the District are safe, efficient and operating as intended. You will act as the vital link between site teams of operational, administrative and office staff and the Estates team.
Location
The North Forest District covers the Scottish borders to the County Durham border and the Lake District to the Lancashire border. The role requires travel throughout the district. The reporting office is Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 2HP.
Benefits
- Salary plus pension contribution (average 28.97%) to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
- 25 days holiday a year, increasing by one day each year of service up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees) plus bank holidays
- Employee benefits scheme (STaR) offering discounts on supermarket shopping, hotel stays, clothing, mobile phones, electrical items, medical and car insurance, holidays, gym discounts and household bills
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to the National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury
- Commitment to lifelong learning with career development, professional development, learning plans and sponsorship of professional bodies
Eligibility and Equality
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service. Candidates with disabilities meeting selection criteria are guaranteed an interview under the Disability Confident Scheme. Current civil servants at risk of redundancy may apply through the Redeployment Interview Scheme. Veterans and prison leavers are also eligible. Applicants must be able to converse in accurate spoken English. The role is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.
Application Process
Applications are assessed by a short written statement describing relevant experience and by a personal statement (maximum 500 words). Technical skill and strength‑based questions are included in the interview. Behavioural competencies assessed are Working Together, Managing a Quality Service, and Delivering at Pace.
Legal and Security
Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security screening.
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