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Estates Work Supervisor (Part Time) from the Company
Forestry Commission, this latest
Estates Work Supervisor (Part Time) job vacancy is located in the city
Santon IP located in the country
United Kingdom . This latest job opening is open to job seekers who have the latest education / graduate
GCSE . Job Vacancies in this
Estates field have been opened and published up to the specified time.
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Reference number
365319
Salary
£27,941 As role is part-time, salary is pro-rata A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade
Administrative Officer Pay Band 6a
Contract type
Fixed term Loan Secondment
Length of employment
2 years
Business area
FC - Forestry England - Forestry England East District, Santon Downham, Brandon, Suffolk. IP27 0TJ.
Type of role
Estates Health and Safety Procurement and Contracts Management Property
Working pattern
Flexible working, Part-time
Number of jobs available
1
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Location
Santon Downham, East of England, IP27 0TJ
About the job
Job summary
To assist the District Building Surveyor and Estates Department in delivering professional building, utilities and general estate services by the most efficient means across the East England Forest District.
The role is part time (4 days/29.6 hours per week).
Advertised salary is paid pro-rata.
Job description
For over 100 years, we have been growing, shaping and caring for over 1,500 of our nation's forests for the benefit and enjoyment of all, for this generation and the next. We care for more land and trees than any other organisation in England. Shaping landscapes for people, wildlife and timber. We supply England's largest amount of sustainably-sourced timber, and conserve thousands of plant and animal species. We care for some of the country's most important habitats, home to our rarest wildlife. We are recovering vital ecosystems and returning missing species to our landscapes. With careful planning and expert management, our forests will continue to thrive. Forests store carbon, reduce flooding and provide people of all ages and abilities with fresh air and spaces to breathe. We are always thinking beyond today, planning and planting forests that will help create a sustainable future.
East England Forest District is one of 6 districts across England and includes Forests and assets within Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Kent and Sussex.
The Estates Work Supervisor (EWS) will specify and supervise a range of contracts to maintain, repair and improve the built estate and ensure statutory compliance and efficiencies. The EWS will implement and monitor programmes of work to a high standard ensuring compliance with legislation and Forestry England processes and guidance. This will mean the EWS will promote adherence to relevant policies, procedures, regulations and legislation, including equality and diversity and health and safety, ensuring that recognised control procedures and practices are maintained. To do this the EWS must be able to confidently handle challenging conversations. The EWS will support and guide staff involved in the management and maintenance of all Forestry England property and built assets. This will include carrying out building inspection reports (BIR) and assisting the wider Estates Department to review BIR produced by building managers across the District. The EWS will help implement and manage the remedial works identified. The EWS will, with reference to the wider Estates Department, liaise with tenants to implement and review works carried out on let properties. The EWS will plan and monitor the progress and quality of routine contract work and assist the wider Estates Department to do the same on more complex projects. This will be achieved by visiting active contract sites for pre-start meetings and making subsequent visits at a frequency appropriate to the contract. The EWS will robustly respond to any breaches of contract conditions. including health and safety. Experience of producing and complying with risk assessments and method statements will be essential, an understanding of the current Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 requirements would be a benefit. The EWS will complete those regular resumption items assigned to the role for the management of the built Estate including compliance related activities such as waste management, asbestos, water hygiene and fire safety risk management.
Person specification
Experience and Professional/Technical ExpertiseEssential- Previous experience in property and construction contract management.
- Demonstrable experience in clearly and concisely communicating both verbally and in writing.
- Experience and competency in IT packages including Microsoft Office.
Desirable- Experience of building or facility management and knowledge of current Forestry Commission and National policies.
- A Higher National Qualification in construction, construction management, building services or similar.
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Delivering at Pace
- Making Effective Decisions
- Managing a Quality Service
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £27,941, Forestry Commission contributes £7,544 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Ability and Experience.
Application Process Applicants will be asked to complete the following to be considered for the role:
- A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps in your employment within the last two years.
- A Personal Statement (no longer 500 words) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience are suitable for the role, with particular reference to the criteria in the person specification.
Failure to complete both sections (CV and Personal Statement) will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification.
Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be conducted using the CV only. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment/interview. A panel will look for applications that demonstrate the best fit with the role by considering the evidence you have provided against the criteria set out in the Job Description and Responsibilities . Failure to address any or all of these criteria may affect your application.
Sift and interview dates to be confirmed.
Further Information
A reserve list may be held for a period 12 months from which further appointments can be made
Any move to Forestry Commission from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check may be carried out. In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf.
However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing Pre-EmploymentChecks.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk stating the job reference number in the subject heading.
New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.
Existing Civil Servants and applicants from accredited NDPBs are eligible to apply, but will only be considered on loan basis (Civil Servants) or secondment (accredited NDPBs). Prior agreement to be released on a loan basis must be obtained before commencing the application process. In the case of Civil Servants, the terms of the loan will be agreed between the home and host department and the Civil Servant. This includes grade on return.
The duties of this post require the applicant to have a full current driving licence that enables them to drive in the UK. However, the Forestry Commission is willing to consider any proposals put forward by applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means. This role is full time only. Applicants who wish to work an alternative pattern are welcome to apply however your preferred working pattern may not be available and you should discuss this with the vacancy holder before applying. Reasonable Adjustment If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should: Contact Government Recruitment Service via fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
- UK nationals
- nationals of the Republic of Ireland
- nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
- nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
- individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
- Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
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This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window). Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : Jocelyn Mosby Email : Jocelyn.Mosby@forestryengland.uk
Recruitment team
Email : fcerecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
Further information
Our recruitment process is underpinned by the principle of appointment on the basis of fair and open competition and appointment on merit, as outlined in the Civil Service Commissioners' Recruitment Principles.If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with these principles and you wish to make a complaint, you should in the first instance contact FCE by email: englandhr.services@forestryengland.uk. If you are not satisfied with the response you receive, you can contact the Civil Service Commission, which regulates all Civil Service recruitment.
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Closed Date : 2025-02-19
