We seek a dynamic, multi-tasking, FM Operations Assistant, with a good eye for detail and excellent customer facing skills for this fast-paced SSA Facilities Management Team.

 This service operates across both Richmond and Wandsworth councils. The successful applicant will be responsible for providing the day-to-day postal services, including sorting, opening and delivery of post. 

You will be responsible for liaising with both internal and external customers as part of reception duties.

 In addition to this, the successful applicant will provide support to the wider Facilities Management team as necessary including support for evening meetings. They must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills and an ability to work in a flexible and co-operative approach to changing business needs. 

You will be reporting to the FM Operations Assistant Manager, and you will be part of a supportive, energetic team, working together to address the challenges in this fast paced, varied and exciting environment. You will need to demonstrate experience of working within a reactive environment, able to prioritise a hectic workload. A full clean driving licence would be required and the position requires experience of and the ability to undertake manual handling with the lifting, carrying, moving of items.

Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work!

 In return we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance, these include 36 hour working week (full time).   We also offer a generous holiday allowance of 40  paid days (pro rata) including bank holidays and a wide range of learning and development opportunities. 

In addition, we offer a comprehensive range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts with many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Closing Date:  Sunday 18th June 2023

Shortlisting Date: W/C 19th June  2023

Interview Date: W/C 26th May 2023      

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services. .

 We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

The application process for this campaign will be anonymised. 

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.