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

The Facilities Management (FM) Service comprises several diverse and multi-disciplined teams that are responsible for the safe operation, management, maintenance and efficiency of the Council’s property assets.  The teams provide a range of services and support to the Council’s operational, commercial and schools portfolios ensuring the Councils legislative obligations are fulfilled. 

Compliance and Surveying Team – The Compliance Team ensure portfolio adherence to all statutory obligations in regard to maintenance and servicing and management of asbestos and fire safety.  In house technical specialists are responsible for all aspects of mechanical and electrical design and project management.  

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?

Do you have an excellent theoretical understanding and practical knowledge of Health and Safety Legislation?

If yes, and you have a detailed understanding of Property/ Facilities Management principles and practise we want to hear from you!

We are currently looking for a Property Compliance and Fire Safety Officer to join our Compliance and Surveying service. You will be working alongside the Compliance Manager and will be responsible for ensuring operational service properties within the corporate estate comply with statutory safety and workplace requirements.

In your role you will be providing high quality standards of customer care, you will also be expected to communicate effectively with other sections and divisions within Coventry City Council. As part of your role you will be commissioning specialist property technical surveys and devising, planning and implementing workplace related safety.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

To apply for this role, you will need to have a relevant Property, Facilities Management or a Health and Safety qualification. Once in this role you will be expected to complete NEBOSH – Fire safety and Risk Management and all other relevant training requirements. You must possess a current full UK driving licence and have access to your own vehicle daily.

For more information and to discuss this opportunity, contact our Compliance Manager- Kenton Sarjeant at Kenton.Sarjeant@coventry.gov.uk

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

Interview date(s): w/c 1st August 23

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 and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council