Area Facilities Officer Apprentice (two-stage apprenticeship pathway) NEW Council Posted y

About the role

Join our Team as an Area Facilities Officer Apprentice!

Are you keen to learn and eager to kickstart your career in Facilities Management? We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our dynamic Facilities Management Team as an Area Facilities Officer Apprentice.

Position: Area Facilities Officer Apprentice (two-stage apprenticeship pathway)

Location: Bury Town Hall

Type: 37 hours per week

Stage 1 Grade -4 (£24,796 per annum)

Stage 2 Grade 6 (£25,989 per annum)

About Us: We are committed to providing safe, compliant and high-quality facilities management services across our large and varied estate. As an Area Facilities Officer Apprentice, you will have the chance to learn from experienced professionals and gain hands-on experience in various Facilities Management functions, as we support you to achieve a (Stage
1) Level 4 Facilities Manager Apprenticeship and, subject to successful completion, satisfactory performance, organisational need and funding approval, progress to a (Stage
2) Degree Apprenticeship in Facilities and Built Asset Management.

• Support day to day facilities operations across multiple sites.
• Assist with ensuring full compliance with health & safety and statutory building regulations.
• Help to maintain and coordinate planned and reactive maintenance.
• Assist with sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
• Help with creating safe and productive environments.

• Comprehensive training and mentorship from experienced Facilities Management professionals.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• A friendly and collaborative work environment.

• A keen interest in Facilities Management and a desire to learn.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Have level 3 qualifications or equivalent.
• You should have GCSE's at grade 4/C or above or equivalent including English and Mathematics.

• Job description and person specification

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service.

In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted.

As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way.

We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements.

We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria.

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'About You' or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application.