Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Estates and Facilities Management
Grade - Grade 7
Status - Full Time
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £25,626 - £27,747
Working Hours - 37.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Forcewide

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

Start or Grow Your Career in Facilities Management (FM) with Sussex Police

Are you looking to begin your career in Facilities Management or expand your existing FM skills in a new and dynamic environment? Do you want to make a meaningful contribution to your local community? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We’re currently seeking a Facilities Works Co-ordinator to join our Estates & Facilities Department at Sussex Police.

About the Role

As a Facilities Works Co-ordinator, you'll be part of our wider Facilities Service Delivery Team, responsible for delivering a range of planned and proactive building improvement projects. These include site refurbishments, redevelopments, and decommissioning works—all aimed at enhancing the built environment for our operational colleagues.

You will support Estates & Facilities-led projects across the Sussex estate, working closely with departmental teams in both Surrey and Sussex. This is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in the diverse world of soft FM service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and deliver building improvement and maintenance projects
• Work collaboratively with local teams across Sussex and Surrey
• Maintain high standards across police properties
• Contribute to a positive and safe working environment for all staff

Location & Mobility:

The role is primarily based at Lewes Police Headquarters; however, the post holder will be required to travel regularly across the Sussex Police estate. A full UK driving licence is essential, and the successful candidate must be able to pass a Police driving assessment to be eligible to drive Fleet vehicles.

What We’re Looking For:

• Self-motivated and organised, with the ability to manage a busy and varied workload
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and respond quickly to emerging needs
• Strong communication skills, with a customer-focused approach
• A sense of ownership and pride in delivering high-quality work
• Commitment to maintaining and improving our facilities for all stakeholders

What We Offer:

We’re committed to investing in your career development. You’ll have access to a variety of training opportunities, including:

• FM-specific technical training
• Force and departmental courses tailored to your role

For a full list of responsibilities and requirements, please refer to the attached job description.

Skills & Experience

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate the following skills, knowledge, and experience:

• Previous experience in a Facilities Management (FM) environment is desirable but not essential.
• Hands-on experience with minor maintenance tasks and building improvement projects, such as painting and decorating.
• Ability to work effectively both as part of a team and independently, with minimal supervision and remote line management.
• A willingness to undertake training to enhance your knowledge and develop new skills.
• Proven ability to contribute to team objectives while using your initiative to make informed, dynamic decisions that support organisational needs.
• A sound understanding of Health & Safety legislation and how it applies in the workplace.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Why Work With Us?

This is a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic public service environment, where you can develop new skills or build on your existing Facilities Management (FM) experience.
You’ll be part of a team that takes pride in supporting front-line policing through the effective delivery of essential services.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, with annual incremental increases within the salary band
• Career development and training opportunities to support your growth
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to staff discount schemes
• Support for your financial and mental wellbeing
• Opportunities to join sports, social, and staff network groups
• A chance to work closely with and support front-line operational police officers

 

Further Information

For further information on the vacancy, please contact:

Robbie Kaiser, Facilities Works & Projects Manager via email at: robbie.kaiser@sussex.police.uk

Diversity Statement

We are only as good as our people.  It's important that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we know that as an organisation we'll grow from the variety of thinking, approach, and the skills that diversity brings; all of which help us to deliver a better policing service. We strive to ensure how we deliver our services, provide information and how we recruit is open and accessible to all.

We have multiple staff support groups who help to improve our understanding of minority issues and ensure they are reflected in our work. We are proud members of Disability Confident, hold Race Equality Matters Trailblazer status, are a signatory of the Race at Work Charter and are aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.

We are committed to being an anti-racist police service. We promise to challenge injustice, ensure fairness and to uphold anti-racist principles in both our organisation and our communities. For more information, you can read our full anti-racism statement here.

We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities. Regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious belief, we would love to hear from you.

Please use the following links to find out more on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at Surrey Police and Sussex Police

Additional Information

Following submission of your application you will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your application attached. Occasionally emails from this address can fall into spam/junk folders so please ensure this is checked regularly.  You may wish to consider adding noreply@surreysussexpolice.as.recruitmail.com to your address/contact list to ensure you receive all communications.

This post is being advertised in parallel with Force redeployment processes.  Any redeployees who are identified will be given preference.  This may result in the post being withdrawn at any point during the recruitment process.

Please note that not all jobs are available for internal candidates across both Forces, the current agreed recruitment principles are;

• vacancies in collaborated units are available to all officers and staff across both Forces
• vacancies in non-collaborated units are only available to officers and staff within the Force with the vacancy unless it is advertised externally
• if the vacancy is advertised externally and an officer or member of staff from the other Force is successful it will result in a transfer of employment

Surrey Police and Sussex Police Special Constables, Volunteers and Agency Staff (excluding self employed workers) covered under the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) are eligible to apply for internal advertised posts.