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Are you looking for a dynamic and rewarding role working for an organisation with the feminist agenda at the core of its ethos? Then Advance Charity could be the career choice for you! We are looking for a Facilities Officer. Salary:   £32,000 - £33,000 Location:  Based in the head office in Hammersmith but you will be traveling to other Advance offices across London and the Southeast at least once every 2 weeks. You will have the opportunity to work remotely one day per week Hours:  35 hours per week Contract: Permanent This post is open to female applicants only as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010. Please note : Any offer of employment will be made subject to references, confirmation of the right to work in the UK, and satisfactory DBS check. About us Advance is an award-winning and innovative women-only organisation, established in 1998, providing emotional and practical support to women and girls survivors of domestic abuse and supporting women with short-term sentences to reduce offending. We believe in empowering women and girls to lead safe, non-violent, equal lives so that they can flourish and contribute to the community. We are a community-based organisation who lead in best practice approaches to supporting women in their local community. We achieve this by being available to meet and support women in local settings and at our women’s centres, and by working in close partnership with other agencies. Our values are to listen and support, to empower and respect, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. About the role: The Facilities Officer is responsible for supporting the day-to day management and operation of facilities, ensuring a safe, efficient, and well-maintained working environment for staff and visitors. This role will involve regular travel to the regional Advance offices. Visibility across all sites is an essential part of the job description. Your key responsibilities and duties include: Assist with the day-to-day operation and upkeep of buildings and grounds Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance works Conduct regular inspections to identify issues and ensure standards are maintained Ensure facilities comply with health and safety regulations and building standards Maintain and update health & safety records, logs, and risk assessments Support compliance checks and statutory inspections (e.g., fire safety, electrical testing) Report hazards and ensure corrective actions are taken On a rota basis, support the Finance and Operations Directorate by covering the Hammersmith reception between 2pm and 5pm, and on the days when the Operations Administrator is out of office About You: To be successful as the Facilities Officer you will have great organisation and problem solving skills, a good understanding of health and safety regulations and the ability to communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and external suppliers. You will need to travel regularly between sites, build relationships with different teams and be the go-to person for facilities management queries. How to apply: Please submit your up-to-date CV with a supporting statement. Please note that only applications made via the job advert on the Advance careers page, and those that include a cover letter will be considered.  Closing Date for Applications : Friday 7th August 2026 @23:59 Interviews are taking place on a rolling basis (Advance reserves the right to close the advert ahead of the closing date) What we can offer you - Employee Benefits:   A 35-hour working week An exceptional 30 days of paid holiday per year (pro rata for part time), PLUS public holidays on top (that's nearly 40 days paid holiday per year!)  Additional days off to celebrate