Facilities Officer

Facilities Officer

Final date to receive applications: 15 February 2026

Department: Facilities & Asset Management

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Rotherham Travel Interchange

Compensation: £39,153 - £41,772 / year

• Hours: 37 per week (full time)
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £39,153 to £41,772
• Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office)

Are you passionate about maintaining safe, compliant, and high-performing facilities across South Yorkshire? Do you thrive in a role where no two days are the same? Want to play your part in keeping our public infrastructure safe, reliable, and future-ready?

The South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA) is seeking a proactive and motivated Facilities Officer to support the effective management and maintenance of our diverse estate. This is a key operational role responsible for ensuring that all SYMCA facilities remain safe, fully compliant, well-maintained and consistently operational to support our communities and transport networks.

You will work as a central member of the Assets and Facilities team, supporting reactive and planned maintenance, ensuring statutory compliance, engaging with contractors, and driving continuous improvement across the portfolio.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal.

Please note South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority does not hold a sponsorship licence and cannot provide Skilled Worker sponsorship for any roles advertised.

This role provides essential support to the Facilities Manager in ensuring the SYMCA estate is safe, compliant, and efficiently managed. You will help maintain high standards across our buildings and assets, working closely with contractors, supporting compliance activities, and contributing to the development of systems and processes that enable effective facilities management. You will also play a part in delivering SYMCA’s environmental and sustainability objectives.

• Supporting the delivery of Facilities Management across the estate in line with statutory requirements, best practice and SFG
  20 standards.
• Assisting with actions arising from insurance inspections to maintain safe and compliant environments.
• Coordinating contractors, including pre-start/on-site meetings, reviewing RAMS, and ensuring adherence to contractual and Health & Safety requirements.
• Contributing to the development and effective use of the CAFM system, maintenance contracts and facilities-related projects.
• Producing accurate reports to support good governance, procurement activity, and evidence-based decision-making.
• Supporting sustainability and Net Zero initiatives across the estate.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational, communication, and analytical skills, with the ability to oversee and support facilities operations within a fast-paced environment.

Essential:

• Qualification in Facilities, Property or Asset Management (or related discipline).
• Experience in building maintenance.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations, and facilities compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and monitoring performance.
• Strong understanding of SFG
  20 and similar guidance documents.
• Experience in project management.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.
• GCSEs (A–C) in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Ability to undertake independent travel between sites as required.

Desirable:

• IOSH Managing Safely (within last 3 years) or equivalent.
• IWFM accreditation.
• Experience using CAFM systems.

All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference. Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility,…