Estates & Facilities Site Officer Full Time NEW

About Cambridgeshire Constabulary And The Role

The Constabulary’s buildings and estate play a critical role in delivering policing across the County. The Estates and Facilities team have an ambition to transform the Estate to be smaller, better, greener and are now looking for a Site Officer to play a critical supporting role in that delivery. Would you like to join us in the exciting transformation of our Estate?

The Constabulary employs over 1750 officers, over 950 staff members and 20 PCSO’s to cover a resident population of over 700,000. Our vision is to ‘Create a Safer Cambridgeshire’. We pride ourselves in delivering a service with integrity, sensitivity and respect.

It is important to us that we represent our local communities within Cambridgeshire.

Everyone at Cambridgeshire Constabulary takes personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. This role will be key to continued delivery of these values.

Why join Cambridgeshire Constabulary?

By joining us you will receive a vast range of opportunities and benefits. Some of these include:

• Starting pay of £27,204 rising with service up to £29,859 p.a.
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Flexible working requests will be considered, including compressed hours and agile working but recognising that due to the nature of the role attendance is required frequently at sites.
• Annual leave allowance of 24 days rising to 28 days on service
• Generous Local Government Pension Scheme
• Opportunities for development and further study
• Blue Light Card offering attractive discounts
• A great Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Access to Police sports and social clubs and facilities
• Long Service Awards
• Force Lottery – purchase shares and win prizes
• Cycle 2 Work scheme
• Employee Welfare Fund
• Access to Unison

What does the Site Officer role involve?

Your role will be working within the Estates and Facilities Team of 18 people reporting to the Estates and Facilities Technical Support Officer.

The Estates and Facilities Team support the Force by undertaking the security and maintenance of all sites force wide, responding quickly to emergency issues and making appropriate decisions as required in accordance with health and safety regulations. We are a small but collaborative team with a “Can Do” ethos.

Responsibilities

We have exciting new construction projects underway including a new Police Station for Cambridge. We have a current vacancy based in Cambridge but will also provide support to outlying stations within Cambridgeshire. Every day is different, whatever your role in policing, so here’s an overview of your day-to-day responsibilities:

• Monitoring the condition of the Forces estate
• Daily review and implementation of repairs from the Repairs Helpdesk.
• Initiate and carry out repairs and/or arrange attendance of appropriate contractors.
• Raise purchase orders for materials, equipment, and services.
• Maintaining accurate and systematic records.
• Take responsibility the general security of the estate, including barriers, gates, access-controlled doors, CCTV, and alarm systems.
• Health and Safety Administration

You will also have the following qualities.

• General handy-person skills e.g., painting and decorating, plumbing, carpentry etc.
• General understanding of buildings e.g., boilers, gas, electrical, drainage and air-conditioning and air handling systems.
• Basic knowledge of Health and Safety and fire regulations
• Basic knowledge of COSHH legislation and control of Legionella legislation.
• Ability to prioritise effectively.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Are you our next Site Officer?

It Is Important To Us That Your Values And Attitude Align With Ours. Whether Officer Or Staff, We Are Serving The Public, And The Policing Competency And Values Framework Underpins Everything We Do. We Are Also Looking For You To

• Be proactive and use your initiative to resolve challenges taking a solution-focused approach.
• Have a ‘can-do’ practical, flexible and innovative approach to work and an ability to work in an organised and methodical manner and prioritise work effectively.
• Be collaborative and a team player making a positive difference to our estate.

If you think this could be the role for you, we encourage you to apply today. If you have any queries, you can contact the recruitment team via recruitment@bch.police.uk

To reach the hiring manager contact Alistair Free, Estates and Facilities Technical Support Officer via email: Alistair.Free@Cambs.police.uk.

All Applicants require a full UK driving License.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone is valued and respected. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented or minority groups.

Additional Advert Information

• Internal Applicants To apply for this role, internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period. If you qualify as an internal candidate within the advertising force, you may upload either your CV or the internal role summary form attached to this advert.
• Vetting Process Please note that, as part of the vetting process, the BCH Vetting Unit may need to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This requirement aligns with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18). Examples of when this may apply include:
• Transferring to another force
• Renewing vetting clearance
• Moving into a role requiring MV clearance (even if you currently hold MV clearance)
• Moving into or working in a role involving close contact with vulnerable individuals

If any of the above apply to you, please expect your line manager to be contacted when you submit your vetting application.

• Redeployment and Redundancy This vacancy is open to employees at risk of redundancy and will remain available to redeployees until a final offer has been agreed and accepted. Redeployees at risk of redundancy will take priority over all other applicants at any stage of the recruitment process. If successful, redeployees will remain on their home force’s terms and conditions.
• Role Profile We recommend downloading and saving a copy of the role profile, as it will no longer be accessible once the advert closes.
• Commitment to Inclusion As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and able to be themselves. We provide workplace adjustments wherever needed so that all colleagues can thrive. If you have a disability and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you will be guaranteed an interview under the Offer an Interview Scheme.