Assistant Support Services Officer

Assistant Support Services Officer

Opportunity within Corporate Property and Land for two full time, permanent Assistant Support Services Officers based at Meadowfield Depot and Green Lane Council Offices, Spennymoor.

Overview

As an Assistant Support Services Officer, you will act as premises responsible person and be accountable for the day‑to‑day operation of specific building(s) and the management of the Property Assistants within that building.

Responsibilities

• Take on the role of Premises Responsible Person, overseeing the efficient and effective day‑to‑day operation of designated premises and associated site areas.
• Ensure all relevant procedures are properly implemented, consistently followed, and accurately recorded.
• Adopt a proactive approach to identify, resolve, and report any compliance or premises‑related issues to maintain clean, safe, and fully health‑and‑safety‑compliant environments across council sites.
• Act as the designated First Aider, providing first aid support within the workplace when required.
• Provide an efficient and effective Facilities Management service to ensure the building(s) are operated in accordance with service needs, corporate standards, best practice and statutory requirements.
• Serve as a key link between building users and the wider strategic FM Team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification and/or experience of working in a property/facilities management environment.
• First Aid trained (or ability to work towards) and demonstrated experience in managing a broad range of facilities services.
• Experience of managing/supervising employees.

Benefits

• Attractive salaries.
• Generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years’ continuous local government service).
• Membership of the contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable.

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