OPCC Facilities Officer - HIOWC557Police

Interview will take place week commencing 30th November 2026.

Make a difference where it matters most…

The Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) supports the Police and Crime Commissioner serving Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The OPCC provides a link between Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) and the communities they serve through setting the budget and holding the Chief Constable to account in the delivery of an efficient and effective service.

Join our dedicated Estates Team and help maintain the buildings that support HIOWC in keeping our communities safe.

About the role

This is a maintenance, hands on practical role.

We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Facilities Officer to help us deliver high-quality planned and reactive maintenance across a diverse police estate. You’ll be the eyes and ears on the ground – spotting issues before they escalate, engaging with building users, and ensuring our facilities remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. From supporting building projects and relocations to supervising contractors and maintaining custodial facilities, you’ll play a key part in keeping our estate running smoothly.

Based at Southampton Central Police Station, you will cover the Western area of the county.

What you’ll be doing

Carrying our general building maintenance and compliance checks.

Engaging with building users to promote good practices and prevent deterioration.

Recording defects using our digital maintenance platform.

Supporting relocations, refurbishments, and decommissioning projects.

Supervising contractors and ensuring safe working practices.

Maintaining postal services and supporting facilities management coverage across core hours.

Ensuring health & safety and statutory compliance across multiple sites.

For further information, please review the attached role profile.

What we’re looking for

Experience in a facilities or maintenance role is desirable but not essential.

Experience working in the public sector or hospitality industry is desirable but not essential.

Computer literate and confident in learning new systems.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

An understanding of building systems, maintenance practise, and regulations.

Excellent time management and communication skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Flexible, professional, and customer-focused approach to duties.

Eager to learn with a can do attitude.

Why join us?

Joining our Estates Team will enable you to be part of a team that directly supports frontline policing, and to work in a role with a real purpose. You will also enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities to progress your career.

In addition to the competitive salary and highly rewarding career, our other benefits include but are not limited to:

Competitive pension scheme.

Generous annual leave allowance.

Access to salary sacrifice scheme for ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV).

Blue Light card membership.

On site parking

APPLY NOW

If you’re practical, proactive, and passionate about keeping buildings safe and functional, we’d love to hear from you!

Please follow the online application link to apply. You will be required to enter personal details, complete our pre-screen questions, and answer the shortlisting questions detailed below. Your answer should be no more than 400 words or equivalent characters to support 400 words.

Please explain why you believe you are suited to the role of Facilities Officer and what relevant skills you can bring to the position.

Provide details of your motivations for applying for this role.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about this role, the Recruitment Team can be contacted on [email protected]