Facilities Officer – fixed term

Role: Facilities Officer
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 6 months fixed term
Salary: £32,073 per annum

Closing date: 23 September 9.00am

Interview date: Interviews may be conducted on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if a suitable candidate is identified, so applicants are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible.

Do you have a passion for resolving building issues, making sure daily operations run smoothly and take pride in keeping people safe by maintaining secure premises and following safety rules?

Would you like to be part of an Outstanding-rated hospice team, providing compassionate care that makes a genuine difference to patients and those important to them?

At Wigan & Leigh Hospice, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we deliver outstanding specialist care and support to people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them. Every member of our team plays an important role in helping us deliver the highest standards of care across our community. We are proud to be rated Outstanding by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), reflecting the dedication, expertise and compassion of our colleagues and volunteers.

Our values: Compassion, Accessibility, Respect and Excellence – are at the heart of everything we do.

Why join us?
At the heart of everything we do is our commitment to our people. We know that when our staff feel valued, supported and empowered, they can provide the highest standard of care to the patients and families who rely on us.

As part of our team, you’ll benefit from a rewarding working environment and a comprehensive package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security and professional development, including:

• A warm, welcoming and supportive workplace.
• 35 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing with length of service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free on-site parking.
• Subsidised lunches.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Discounts on shopping, leisure and holidays.
• Access to an on-demand GP service.
• Westfield Health Cash Plan.
• Life Assurance.
• A wide range of health and wellbeing initiatives.

About the Role
The Facilities Officer role is providing essential support to the Estates Manager across all aspects of facilities management. The role will help ensure that our premises remain safe, well maintained and compliant with relevant health and safety legislation and applicable standards.

The post will support facilities across all Hospice locations, including the main hospice building and retail shops.

Working Pattern
This is a 37-hour per week, fixed-term role for six months, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

How to apply
To apply, please submit an up-to-date CV together with a supporting statement of no more than two pages, outlining how you meet the essential criteria for the role as set out in the Person Specification. Job Description, can be accessed below.

Please send your applications to hr@wlh.org.uk

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the UK’s points-based immigration system. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of this before taking up the post.

Successful appointments will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) check as part of the pre-employment screening process.

If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We appreciate the time and effort taken to apply and thank you for your interest in joining our team.

About us
For more than 40 years, Wigan & Leigh Hospice has supported people living with life-limiting illnesses and those important to them across our local community.

As an independent charity, we provide specialist palliative and end-of-life care tailored to the needs of each individual.

Our services support people physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually, helping them achieve the best possible quality of life while ensuring dignity, comfort and choice remain at the centre of their care.

We are committed to protect the privacy and security of your personal information. To see how we do this please visit our website and read our “Role Applicants Data Protection Compliance Statement (Privacy Notice)”.

If you’d like to know more about this role before applying, please get in touch with our team.

We provides specialist care and support to people across the Wigan borough who are living with a life-limiting illness.

The care we provide is only possible because of our people. At Wigan & Leigh Hospice, we’re proud to offer meaningful employee benefits that reflect our commitment to making this a great place to work – and a place where everyone feels valued.

We offer enhanced sick pay from the first year of service.

We offer free parking at the hospice in a well-lit, easily accessible car park.

Our catering team serves fresh, home-cooked meals daily at a subsidised rate - from three-course options to lighter bites.