Facilities Management Assistant

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC624206
Salary Range: £24,796 - £25,128 per annum
Work Location: Calshot Activities Centre, Calshot
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 26 July 2026

Have you got experience of maintenance work in a busy, bustling environment? If so then this might be the job for you.

The Role:

Calshot Activities Centre is a unique outdoor education facility and visitor attraction in the New Forest National Park. Located on a shingle spit at the mouth of Southampton Water, the site has a long and diverse heritage, including a Tudor Castle and Grade one and two listed buildings.  

This is a great opportunity to join the excellent and established facilities team that manage the buildings, grounds, and equipment of Calshot Activities Centre.  

This team underpins the customer experience at Calshot and enables our 100,000+ visitors a year to enjoy our whole site, from the café through to the campsite.

What you’ll do:

You will deliver effective, safe, clean and secure facilities management maintenance services for Calshot Activities Centre - completing tasks such as inspecting activity equipment, grounds maintenance and basic repair jobs. 

The role encompasses both statutory and equipment checks as well as the opportunity to complete projects and take on ownership of different areas.

There are opportunities to contribute to development of innovative ways to increase productivity of the team and to share ideas about future projects.

What we’re looking for:

You will have experience in building maintenance and be capable of meeting the physical demands of the role.

The position requires both independent working, where you can use your own initiative, and the ability to collaborate effectively as part of a small team.

Strong communication skills, organisation, and adaptability are essential to succeed in this role.

Why join us?

We offer a flexible, motivating and inclusive workplace, where talent is truly recognised and developed. We have created an environment that you can look forward to being a part of and where you are empowered to be your best and believe in creating a workplace built on teamwork where people can grow and develop in their roles. 

To find out more about what we can offer you in return, please see our benefits package. 

This role is part of the wider Hampshire Outdoor Centre team, based at Calshot Activities Centre and as such you will be eligible for staff discounts across all activities. We offer year round on site parking and personal development and training opportunities. 

Additional Information:

Facilities Management Assistant Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Damian Lester, Facilities Management Officer on damian.lester@hants.gov.uk

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

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