Are you a proactive, detail-oriented multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you love helping people and streamlining processes to boost efficiency? If so, we want you to join our team as a Technical Property & Facilities Officer.
We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.
About The Role
Its an exciting time for our Facilities Maintenance and Property Team. Over the last year weve taken great strides to modernise our department delivering a best in class service which is compliant and offers modern and inspirational property portfolios for staff and the people of Reading.
If your strengths lie in keeping things running smoothly and love helping others, enjoy a fast-paced team environment with opportunities to really make a difference, wed love to hear from you
We'll need you to be our facilities 'go to' for corporate buildings, including schools, offices and public buildings such as libraries, museums and community centres.
You'll be dealing with maintenance staff and site managers, working with them to resolve issues and schedule maintenance work, both reactive and planned.
You'll need a good eye for detail, processing information on to our Facilities and Finance systems along with associated administration.
There is opportunity for growth and career progression, and the chance to shape your role and implement your own ideas to make it even and the service es we support better, this team values efficiency, positivity, and collaboration.
About You
We are looking for someone with a can do attitude, someone that enjoys a challenge, can make things happen, whilst never losing sight of the customer.
Previous Facilities and Property experience, will help you get off to a flying start, but we're open to applications from different backgrounds.
Specific Requirements
Experience in a Facilities or Property Services area is advantageous
Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
Good IT skills, including Excel. Additional knowledge in Microsoft forms and automation would be advantageous
Self organised with the ability to prioritise
Youll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, youll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.
Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.
Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
Work Together as one team - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading
Drive Efficiency - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees skills are developed and used effectively
Be Ambitious - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential
Make a Difference to Reading - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity
Our offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and youll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A Competitive Salary Alongside a Range Of Benefits Including
Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
A wide range of flexible working opportunities
Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
Life Assurance - three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)
On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted,
Season Ticket Loan - a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work
Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax
To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact the hiring manager, Flora Challis, Contracts and Technical Support Manager -
Closing Date: Tuesday 13th May 2025
Interview Date: to be confirmed
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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