Community Buildings & Facilities Coordinator at FISCUS

Role Type: Employment

Hours: Full or Part time

Application deadline:

Based: Sunderland

Salary: £26,000 to 28,000 Pro Rata

Salary Type: Salary Scale

Location: Tyne and Wear

Role description: Officer

FISCUS is seeking an experienced and motivated Community Building & Facilities Coordinator to join our expanding team in Sunderland.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within a respected local advice and crisis support charity that works with individuals and families facing hardship, poverty, social isolation, housing difficulties, and financial crisis.

The successful candidate will help oversee the day-to-day running of our community building and facilities, ensuring that our premises remain safe, welcoming, accessible, and fully operational for staff, volunteers, visitors, and service users.

The role includes:

• Reception and front of house duties in a busy office & community building
• Coordinating building maintenance and repairs
• Liaising with contractors and suppliers
• Supporting room bookings and community activities
• Office Administration and facilities support
• Assisting with health & safety compliance
• Helping create a positive and welcoming environment for local people accessing support, staff, volunteers and tenants

You will join a committed and supportive team that provides high-quality advice, practical support, and community services to local residents across Sunderland and surrounding areas.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is organised, reliable and proactive
• Has experience in administration, reception, facilities or building coordinator
• Has excellent communication and organisational skills
• Can work independently and manage competing priorities
• Is community focussed with a compassionate and professional approach
• Experience within the voluntary, community, or charity sector would be advantageous.

Application Details

To apply, please email your CV and a covering letter outlining your experience relevant to the post, by 8.00pm Friday 29th May 2026 to:

Email: anitasaddington@fiscus.org

Postal Address:
FISCUS
Coop Centre, Whitehouse Road, Sunderland, SR2 8AH

Informal Discussion

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Anita Heskett-Saddington, CEO
Telephone: 0191 5111391
Email: anitasaddington@fiscus.org