Achieving for Children (AfC) is looking for a Safety and Premises Management Officer. This is a good opportunity for someone who wishes to train for a career in facilities management including health and safety compliance. The successful candidate will be trained and supported to develop their specialist knowledge and expertise in this area and a commitment to further training and development is essential. The postholder will be required to travel between AfC buildings across Kingston, Richmond and Windsor and Maidenhead boroughs and therefore a driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential. Working from home is by exception due to the nature of the role. About the role The Safety & Premises Management Officer will work with the Head of Safety and Premises Management to oversee facilities management issues across AfC buildings. As Safety and Premises Management Officer for Achieving for Children, you will be responsible for: - Supporting the organisation to create modern, safe and healthy working environments - Completing a variety of day to day facilities management tasks including helping with office moves and co-ordinating / undertaking basic property maintenance - Checking building compliance against AfCs health and safety policy and other associated legislation - Liaising with AfCs partner organisations on property related issues - Advising building managers on facilities management issues and supporting them as required - Resolving day to day issues as they arise - Supporting the Head of Safety and Premises Management to develop the Safety and Premises Management function and relevant policies across AfC - The role will assist with office moves and will also undertake the administrative tasks relating to the provision of specialist equipment. - Completion of vocational training to develop one's own skills, knowledge and expertise If you would like to find out more about this exciting opportunity, please contact Debbie Taylor, Head of Safety and Premises Management, on [email protected] to request an informal discussion. About you To be the Safety and Premises Management Officer for AfC, you will be passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of children and young people as well as demonstrating the following points: - Ability to solve problems and find practical solutions - Experience of undertaking tasks in line with relevant guidance - Experience of building and maintaining positive working relationships - Ability to understand frameworks and policies and monitor compliance - Experience of undertaking facilities management tasks - Experience of delivering business administration support - Good verbal and written communication skills - Ability to treat information confidentially About our benefits We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources. In AfC you will also have access to: - 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month(Or for term term workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract.) - Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC - Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension) - A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme - A range of staff benefits and discounts - An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway