Overview
Cambridgeshire Constabulary is recruiting for a Site Officer in the Estates and Facilities team. The Estates and Facilities team supports the security and maintenance of all sites force-wide, responds to emergency issues, and makes decisions in accordance with health and safety regulations. The team is small but collaborative with a “Can Do” ethos.
The role is based in Cambridge with support to outlying stations within Cambridgeshire. The Constabulary values diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect local communities in its workforce.
Why join Cambridgeshire Constabulary
* Starting pay of £26,106 rising with service up to £28,653 p.a.
* 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday; flexible working requests considered (including compressed hours and agile working) but attendance at sites is often required.
* Annual leave 24 days rising to 28 on service
* Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
* Opportunities for development and further study
* Blue Light Card discounts
* Employee Assistance Programme with free counselling, financial and legal advice
* Access to police sports and social clubs and facilities
* Long Service Awards
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Employee Welfare Fund and Unison access
What the Site Officer role involves
Your role will be within the Estates and Facilities Team of 18 people, reporting to the Estates and Facilities Technical Support Officer. You will help secure and maintain all sites force-wide, respond to emergency issues, and support health and safety compliance.
Responsibilities
* Monitor the condition of the Force’s estate
* Review and implement repairs from the Repairs Helpdesk
* Initiate and carry out repairs or arrange attendance of contractors
* Raise purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services
* Maintain accurate and systematic records
* Manage general security of the estate (barriers, gates, access-controlled doors, CCTV, alarms)
* Health and Safety administration
Qualities and Skills
* General handy-person skills (painting and decorating, plumbing, carpentry, etc.)
* Understanding of buildings systems (boilers, gas, electrical, drainage, air-conditioning/air handling)
* Basic knowledge of Health and Safety, fire regulations
* Basic knowledge of COSHH and Legionella regulations
* Ability to prioritise and work as part of a team
Values and behaviours
* Be proactive, solution-focused, and use initiative
* Flexible, practical, and organised with the ability to prioritise
* Collaborative and a positive team player
Additional information
All applicants require a full UK driving licence. Internal applicants must have completed probation. Redeployment at risk of redundancy will take priority. Disability-informed recruitment practices apply, and interview opportunities may be offered under the Offer an Interview Scheme if minimum criteria are met. This advert is live for redeployees until the conditional offer stage; redeployees retain home force terms and conditions if successful.
For queries, contact the recruitment team at recruitment@bch.police.uk or the hiring manager, Harry Maclean (Harry.Maclean@Cambs.police.uk).
Application status
Advert is closed to internal and external candidates on 12/10/2025. This posting is marked asExpired.
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