Facilities Officer

Facilities Officer

Hours: Monday – Friday 20 hours a week

Salary: £15,405 (£28,500 FTE)

Location: Hybrid/Flexible - we have buildings in Brighton, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Horsham and Bognor Regis, giving flexibility to choose your main base with some home working.

Closing Date: 7th November 2025*

*We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications, so please apply as soon as possible. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship – you must have the Right to Work in the UK.

About the Role

We’re looking for a proactive and organised Facilities Officer to help manage and improve our centres across Bognor Regis, Haywards Heath, Horsham, Burgess Hill and Brighton. Our centres are the heart of local communities - welcoming spaces where older people come to stay active, connected and supported. You’ll play a key role in ensuring these buildings are safe, efficient, well-maintained and sustainable for everyone who uses them.

Working closely with our Compliance & Quality Manager, you’ll be responsible for coordinating maintenance and refurbishment projects, supporting sustainability and health & safety initiatives, and contributing to long-term estate planning. Your work will directly help Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove continue providing high-quality services that make a real difference in people’s lives.

This is a hybrid role, combining home and centre based working. You can choose your main base from any of our centres, with occasional travel to others. A driving licence and use of a car is essential as you’ll need to be able to travel independently across West Sussex when required.

The role is 20 hours per week, ideally Monday to Friday, with essential cover on Mondays and Fridays. We’re happy to discuss alternative patterns or fewer days for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate maintenance, refurbishment, and improvement projects
• Support capital planning, sustainability initiatives, and asset management
• Maintain accurate records and compliance documentation
• Assist with budgeting, funding bids, and long-term estate planning
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, contractors, and suppliers

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in facilities or estates management
• Strong organisation and project management skills
• Confident communicator and team player
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable: Knowledge of health & safety, building regulations, environmental standards, charity sector experience, or an interest in supporting older people.

If you feel you have the passion for the role but may not have all the skills we’d love to talk to you, so please do get in contact.

Benefits

We value our team and offer a brilliant benefits package, including:

• Flexible working options
• Ongoing professional development
• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro rata for part-time roles)
• Blue Light Card eligibility
• BUPA Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• 4% auto-enrolment pension with life assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme

How to Apply

To apply, please take a moment to read the full Job Description and find out more about us on our website: Welcome to Age UK West Sussex, Brighton and Hove.

Then, send us your tailored CV along with a covering letter explaining how your skills and experience match the person specification. We value creativity, initiative, and authenticity — so let your personality shine through.

Alternatively you can download our application form Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (aukwsbh) current vacancies.

Please note applications without a cover letter will not be shortlisted.

As a Disability Confident employer, we offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. If this applies to you, please indicate this clearly in your application.

If you're successful at interview, we’ll make a verbal offer of employment, which will be subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.

Who We Are

At Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, we’re on a mission to change the way we age. As a local, independent charity and proud network partner of the national Age UK, we’re the go-to for expert guidance and support in later life. Whether it’s tackling issues like poverty, ageism and loneliness or helping people stay healthy, independent, informed and connected—we ensure that no one has to navigate later life alone.

Through our advice services, wellbeing programmes and vibrant community centres, we empower older people with the support, companionship and activities they need to live life to the fullest. Our VIP values—Valued, Included, Passionate—drive everything we do, creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels heard and respected.

If you want to make a real difference, come and join us.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

We’re proud to be building a diverse and inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. We believe in removing barriers so that everyone, regardless of background, age, or ability, has the opportunity to thrive.

As part of our commitment to the Disability Confident programme, we actively support applications from disabled candidates and ensure fair, inclusive recruitment practices. We offer a guaranteed interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.We also value the experience and contributions of older workers and are committed to age-friendly employment practices that support people at every stage of life.

We encourage individuals to let us know about any reasonable adjustments they may need, whether during the application process, interviews, or in the workplace, to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience for all applicants.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, or need support with your application, please let us know at recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk and we’ll be in touch.