Role Overview
The successful applicant will have overall responsibility for BTO facilities including premises, reception, building services, maintenance, office equipment, office supplies and vehicles, ensuring continuity, safety and value for money. This role is offered on a part-time basis, working 25 hours per week across 5 days (Mon-Fri). This position is based at our HQ in Thetford, Norfolk, with an ideal start time of 9am. We are happy to discuss alternative working hours and working patterns.
Key Skills & Experience
· Proven experience in line management, office or facilities management and supplier contract management
· Strong organisational, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills
· Working knowledge of listing buildings status implications
· Working knowledge of Health and Safety compliance
You can read the full role description by clicking on the role description under 'supporting documents' in the job details on our careers page. Please contact us if you are not sure if you meet all the criteria for the role and would like to discuss the role in more detail.
Please note that, if you are the successful candidate, you will be required to provide documentary evidence of your right to live and work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visa sponsorship at this time.
WHAT WE OFFER
£22,052 per annum (FTE £32,637)
Annual Leave: 25 days per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with service
Paid 'journey days' (up to 2 days) to staff who travel on holiday by land or sea instead of flying.
Annual team away days
Life assurance (four times salary)
11% employer pension contribution
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced Family leave
Health cash plan which enables staff to claim back some healthcare expenses, such as prescriptions, dental treatment and specialist diagnostic tests. It also offers: Discounts on gym memberships and various retailers, a virtual GP and prescription service, on-demand wellness content (fitness, yoga,meditation, sleep, mindfulness) and access to Health Lens, Eargym, and digital physiotherapy via Phio.
Retail discounts through MyLifestyle.
Cycling friendly employer- gold accredited
Cycle to work scheme
Discounts on: BTO books, Bird care from Vine House Farm (10% discount on orders placed on the website) and Opticron (15% off)
Free access to BTO training courses
Free eye tests and a contribution of £49 towards prescription glasses for VDU use only.
Free car parking
Effective job evaluation policy that recognises where staff increase their level of responsibility over time
Coaching and mentoring scheme
Staff groups and forums- First Aiders and mental health first aiders, Coaching and mentoring, Diversity working, Sustainability and Natural Working, Becoming Inclusive, Neurodiversity group, LGBTQ+ group and our staff group creating a positive and welcoming culture to work in.
Commitment to creating an inclusive environment
Commitment to sustainability
Closing date for receipt of applications is 23:59 (GMT) Sunday 1st February and Interviews will be held in Thetford on Thursday 12th February. If you have any questions, please contact (url removed)
If you have a disability or long-term illness that otherwise prevents you from meeting any of the essential criteria, please contact us to discuss whether a reasonable adjustment could be made.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the vacancy.
We recognise that candidates from minority ethnic groups are under-represented in our organisation, and that there are often additional barriers present for people from these groups when applying for roles in the charity sector and beyond. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team, and if you meet the essential criteria for a role and are from a minority ethnic background, you'll be guaranteed a first stage interview.
In cases where we receive a very high volume of applications, we may need to limit the number of Guaranteed Interview Scheme candidates progressing to interview.
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