Vacancy Information
This role is within a unit where Surrey Police and Sussex Police work in collaboration, whilst remaining two separate legal entities/employers with different terms and conditions.
Both Surrey Police staff and Sussex Police staff are employed in this unit on their own force terms and conditions.
Successful candidates may be appointed on the terms and conditions of employment of either Surrey Police or Sussex Police, depending on organisational requirements. A discussion will be held with the successful candidate to confirm the details of location, salary, allowances and hours.
Division / Department - Estates and Facilities Management
Grade - Grade 7
Status - Part Time
Contract Type - Fixed Term Contract
Salary Grade Range - £26,703 - £28,914
Working Hours - 18.5 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Sussex Police Headquarters, Lewes
The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.
Chief Constables' Message
We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.
We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.
We wish you all the very best with your application.
Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner
The Role & Key Responsibilities
Are you looking to start your career within Facilities Management (FM) or looking to expand your current FM skills within a new environment? Do you want to make a positive contribution to your local community? if so, we may be able to help you fulfil your aspirations as a Facilities Co-ordinator within Sussex Police.
The Facilities Co-ordinators form part of the wider Facilities Service Delivery Team working within the Estates & Facilities Department, supporting officers and staff working in operational roles. You will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks, ranging from administrative items such as purchasing, and ordering a variety of goods, to carrying out regular checks of our sites, identifying issues and where possible carrying out minor repairs. You will also be responsible for assisting contractors and ensuring that all aspects of health and safety legislation within our sites is complied with. You will assist in delivering pro-active and pre-planned building improvement projects (including site refurbishments, redevelopment, and decommissioning activities) which will add value and enhance the working environment for all staff.
This is a part-time fixed-term contract, starting 23 February 2026 until early January 2027. Hours of work will be Mon - Wed in week 1, then Mon - Tues in week 2 on a rolling basis.
You will be mainly based out of Sussex Police's Lewes Headquarters but will also have the opportunity to undertake works across other properties within the Sussex estate. Therefore, an essential requirement for the role is that you hold a full driver’s licence, including group B, and have the ability to pass a basic Police driving assessment.
You will be self-motivated with excellent planning and organising skills, be able to manage your scheduled workload whilst having an ability to adapt to changing priorities when required. Excellent communication skills will be key to successfully delivering this service to our colleagues.
We take pride in our working environment and a sense of ownership and personal responsibility are vital in maintaining and improving the standards for everyone.
We are keen to invest in your career development and offer our staff, FM based training, as well as Force and Departmental specific courses.