Facilities Compliance Officer
Salary: £33,854 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 3-year fixed term, with possibility of extension or permanency
Recruitment period: Vacancy closes 26th July 23:58 UTC
Location: Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland NE48 2HP (North Forest District – travel throughout the district)
What You’ll Do
You will be responsible for ensuring that Forestry England buildings and their services meet all legal compliance requirements, including health and safety, environmental, and security regulations and standards. As a key member of the Estates Team you will:
- Oversee building compliance tasks and report to the district’s Building Surveyor
- Ensure properties are safe, efficient and operating as intended
- Act as the link between site teams (operational, administrative and office staff) and the Estates team
- Assist with the let portfolio where required
Where You’ll Work
The role is based in Bellingham, Hexham, Northumberland, but you will travel throughout the North Forest District – from the Scottish borders in the north east to the County Durham border and the Lake District down to the Lancashire border.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday a year, increasing by one day each year’s service up to 30 days (pro‑rated for part‑time employees) plus bank holidays
- STaR benefits scheme offering discounts on grocery shopping, hotel stays, clothing, mobile phones, electronics, medical and car insurance, gym discounts, household bills and Headspace wellbeing app
- Free parking at Forestry England sites and free entry to our National Arboretums at Westonbirt and Bedgebury
- Commitment to lifelong learning through career development, continual professional development and support for individual learning plans and sponsored membership of professional bodies
Equal Opportunity
Forestry England is part of the Civil Service and is committed to equal opportunity. The Civil Service has a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS). Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview. The role also supports the Great Place to Work for Veterans and Prison Leaver Recruitment initiative.
Background Checks
Successful candidates will undergo a criminal record check and the government baseline personnel security standard check.
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