We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Building Officer to join our small team at SAFS. 

Hours: 37 hours per week - Flexible between 08:00am to 21:00pm (Site Based Role)

About SAFS

SAFS is an award-winning organisation which provides a range of quality health and social care services in Sandwell, Birmingham and neighbouring boroughs to children, young people and adults with disabilities, complex health needs and/or life-limiting conditions.

About the role

SAFS is responsible for managing the Windmill Community Centre and we are seeking to recruit a Building Officer who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and overseeing the maintenance of the Windmill Community Centre working closely with Senior Management and the Buildings team.

Our ideal candidate will have:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role (Essential)
• The ability to work flexibly to ensure the smooth running of the Windmill Community Centre, working occasional evenings and weekends, and to attend the centre at short notice  (Essential)
• Knowledge of health and safety and fire safety and the ability to ensure all regulations are followed  (Essential)
• Previous experience in bookings e.g. venue hire, room hire (Essential)
• A proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders  (Essential)
• Previous maintenance experience in an office or community centre environment  (Essential)
• Previous experience of key holding duties including fire and intruder alarms  (Essential)
• Previous experience of undertaking health and safety risk assessments.
• Knowledge of basic security measures  (Essential)
• Educated to GCSE Grade ‘C’ or equivalent qualification  (Essential)
• Good numeracy skills  (Essential)
• Proficient IT skills including systems  (Essential)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills  (Essential)
• Previous experience of key holding duties including fire and intruder alarms (Desirable)
• Previous experience within the care sector (Desirable)
• Previous experience of supervising a small team (Desirable)
• First Aid training (Desirable)
• Fire Marshall training (Desirable)
• Full clean driving licence (Desirable)

What we offer

• Employee referral scheme
• Workplace pension
• New package referral scheme
• Blue light card reimbursement
• Employee assistance programme
• Funded training
• Opportunities for Continuous professional development

SAFS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and follows the safeguarding policies. Successful candidates will be subject to necessary pre-employment checks which include, an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, a right to work check and a self-declaration to assess your suitability for the role.