Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

If you are interested in leading from the front and making a difference, then this role within Facilities Management could be what you are looking for to start your career within this career sector. Facilities Management are the operational estate property owners and operators, with circa 160 operational properties, 102 supported temporary accommodation units and a further 50 residential property acquisitions in the pipeline. Our approach is always evolving, and we are looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join us and make that difference. 

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

What is the job role?

As Facilities Management Apprentice you will be part of the FM Operations team delivering key services to the corporate and housing portfolios. You will support the management team on key areas such as property compliance, health and safety, workforce resourcing, security management, project support and other key FM services. Each day will be different and varied, some days you may be working on space management projects, looking at how we can improve our facilities for staff and service users. Other days you may be producing ID passes, scheduling repair requests for our in-house team of Facilities Operatives or assisting with inspections of properties for safety compliance. Whilst undertaking these duties you will be able to broaden your skills and knowledge of facilities management further by studying towards a nationally recognised IWFM qualification.

You will undertake the Level 2 Facilities Services Operative Apprenticeship standard. Further information for this apprenticeship can be found on: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/facilities-services-operative-v1-0

This apprenticeship role is a fixed term contract for 18 months in line with the length of the apprenticeship training.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for applicants who:

• Have an understanding of facilities management and desire for a future career within the property sector
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills 
• Are committed to delivering excellent customer service
• Have the ability to take ownership of tasks and work accurately and flexibly within a busy team 

When applying for this role you will be asked to write a personal statement, when writing your personal statement please include examples of how you meet the points above.

Closing date: 19/11/2023
Pre-interview and assessment* date (via Microsoft Teams): 7/12/2023
Interview date(s) (Face-to-face): 14/12/2023

* The pre-interview is a short session to give the candidates further details of the apprenticeship role and to help them understand what to expect from and how to prepare for the final interview. You will also complete a short diagnostic assessment to check the level of Maths and English that they are currently working at and identify any support they may require.

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Did you know that there is support available to help you with your application?

If you would like support in completing your application or have any questions about our recruitment and selection processes, help is available at The Job Shop.

We would recommend that all applicants take advantage of this service in order to maximise the chances of being shortlisted.

Address: 1 Bull Yard, Coventry, CV1 1LH 
Phone: 024 7678 5740
Email: jobshop@coventry.gov.uk     
Website: http://www.coventry.gov.uk/jobshop

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 4800 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards & benefits package which includes:

• Flexible working arrangements
• An outstanding local government pension scheme
• Great opportunities to develop with access to accredited courses.
• Access to an award-winning Occupational Health Service
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Coventry City Council