The Role
Post: FM Support Officer
Salary: £30,575 per annum
Grade: FRS C
Salary range: £30,575 - £36,705 per annum
Contract type: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Application closing date: Wednesday 09 February 2022 at 16:00 GMT
London Fire Brigade as one of the largest fire and rescue services in the world, trusted to serve and protect London, is currently seeking to appoint an experienced Facilities Management (FM) Support Officer. This is an opportunity to be part of a great organisation that makes a real difference to people’s lives.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, well-organised, positive and proactive person, who can demonstrate a flexible and professional approach to their work to join the facilities management team within LFB’s property department. This role is required to effectively support the delivery of facilities management, with a specific focus on data management and performance reporting. Proactively supporting the Head of Facilities Management, the post holder will support the development and upkeep of data on the computer aided facilities management (CAFM) system ensuring asset registers and project handover information is collated and shared. The post holder will assist with the collation of performance data and dashboards and procedures for the team. They will also assist with analysis of financial transactions and budget monitoring.
The successful candidate must have a broad understanding of facilities management and a keen interest in developing their experience and qualifications in this area. Experience of data management and numerical and analytical skills are required. The post holder will have excellent IT skills including MS Word and Excel, and be willing to develop skills in a range of data management tools. In return we will provide you with an opportunity to learn as well as offering a range of benefits in working for LFB.
Further information about the main duties and responsibilities of the role are detailed in the job description. If you are unable to see the job description please visit our jobs pages at https://jobs.london-fire.gov.uk/alljobs/ to access the full advert.
To apply – complete the online application form and provide evidence to address the selection criteria under the assessment overview (see below). Your application will be marked against the responses you provide to the selection criteria. CVs will not be considered.
Benefits of working for LFB
• 26 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Option Absence Scheme
• Flexible working including job share
• Welfare Scheme
• Use of Brigade Medical Adviser/physios
• Season ticket loans
• Equality Support Groups
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to access affordable accommodation
Please ensure you give yourself enough time to complete and submit your application. Late or un-submitted applications cannot be accepted.
Please note any correspondence received from us will be via e-mail and sent to the address you provide on your application form.
We value the diversity of our employees and aim to recruit a workforce which reflects our diverse communities across London. The London Fire Commissioner is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we positively welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, irrespective of people's age, disability, gender, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances. We have guidance in place to ensure that all applicants are treated fairly and consistently at every stage of the recruitment process, including the consideration of reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability.
Assessment Overview
Stage 1
Online application and evidence to cover the selection criteria.
Candidates must provide evidence to address the following criteria:
Selection Criteria 1 - Experience of providing regular reports and applying close attention to detail in respect of compliance and H&S matters.
Selection Criteria 2 - Effective written communication skills to prepare reports and correspondence regarding property management issues.
Selection Criteria 3 - Good analytical skills in order to identify solutions to complex problems.
Selection Criteria 4 - Well developed organisational skills in order to manage own workloads, respond to priorities and to ensure deadlines are met.
Your application will be sifted based on the responses provided to the above criteria and shortlisted candidates will be invited to stage 2.
Stage 2
Assessment for this role is due to take place in February 2022. Please be advised that if you are unable to make the scheduled assessment date, we may not be able to make alternative arrangements.
Please note: Should you be shortlisted you may need to be able to conduct an interview over Microsoft Teams (a video conferencing service). You will be asked to provide relevant contact details for that to take place if shortlisted.
Additional Information
In line with the Basic Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) employment checks will be completed by successful candidates, which will include a basic criminal records check. Successful candidate will be required to declare any convictions for offences which are not spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and any offer of employment is subject to the LFC receiving a criminal records disclosure which it considers satisfactory. Successful candidates should apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) to get a copy of their criminal record and share the original disclosure certificate with the LFC. The check will only show convictions that are not ‘spent’. It will cost the successful candidates £23 (current charge) and usually takes up to 14 days.
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