Facilities Officer

Facilities Officer Croydon Almshouses South Croydon Permanent £39,800 per annum 37.5 hours per week About us There aren''t many organisations that can say they''ve been serving their community for over 550 years. Croydon Almshouses (CA) can and we''re proud to be the oldest charity in Croydon, rooted in a long-standing commitment to local people and place. Since 1447, we''ve provided almshouse accommodation to older people with a connection to Croydon who are negatively affected by poverty. For the past 40 years, we''ve also awarded grants to voluntary, community and faith sector organisations, and individuals across the Borough. Now, our focus is firmly on what comes next. Our vision is to create thriving communities where everybody can live with dignity and independence, using our resources and agility to reduce the impact of poverty on people in Croydon. To help us deliver this, we''re recruiting an experienced Facilities Officer, to support the Property and Estates Manager (PEM) in the day-to-day operation and management of its almshouses and the wider CA Investment Property Portfolio. Essential criteria: A proven track record of experience working within facilities management and property maintenance Experience of coordinating and monitoring contractors and ensuring works are completed to an appropriate standard Experience of carrying out inspections, identifying defects and maintaining accurate records Understanding of building maintenance programmes Knowledge of ..... full job details .....