Estates jobs in Carmarthenshire

470175

£26,607

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Permanent

DVLA - Human Resources and Estates Directorate

Estates

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

1

Swansea

Are you practical, organised and comfortable working in a busy, hands-on environment?

Do you enjoy helping people and making sure things are set up safely, properly and on time?

Can you stay calm, make sensible decisions and deliver a good service when priorities change?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

We are looking for an Accommodation Officer to join our Workplace and Accommodation team in Swansea. This is a practical, varied and customer-focused role where you will help make sure DVLA office spaces, meeting rooms and event areas are safe, well organised and ready for colleagues and visitors to use. You do not need previous accommodation or facilities experience to apply. We are interested in people with transferable skills who are proactive, reliable, willing to learn and able to deliver a quality service. Full training will be provided, including manual handling training.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at DVLA.

As an Accommodation Officer, you will support the day-to-day operation of our workplace by responding to accommodation requests, setting up rooms and event spaces, moving furniture and equipment, supporting staff moves, and helping colleagues get the right workspace set up for their needs.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Set up meeting rooms and event spaces safely, making sure layouts meet customer booking requirements.
• Review booking information and prepare rooms, furniture and equipment in line with agreed requirements.
• Oversee furniture deliveries, move items to the right locations and support accurate asset tagging.
• Arrange for old furniture and assets to be removed through the agreed waste disposal process.
• Respond to accommodation work order requests within agreed service levels.
• Carry out minor furniture repairs and identify, log and monitor furniture faults until they are resolved.
• Support planned staff moves across DVLA locations, including moving crates, documentation, office items and personal belongings where required.
• Provide a professional, helpful and efficient service to internal and external customers.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

To be successful in this role, you will need to be practical, organised and comfortable working in a hands-on environment. The role involves moving furniture, equipment and office items safely, so you will need to be willing to carry out physical tasks and follow safe working practices.

You will provide a helpful, professional and efficient service to colleagues, visitors and other customers. This means being able to communicate clearly, respond to requests, and take pride in making sure workspaces, meeting rooms and event areas are set up properly and on time.

You will also need to be proactive, reliable and able to plan and prioritise your work. The role can involve dealing with bookings, work orders and changing priorities, so you should be able to use good judgement, stay organised and work well with others to get things done.

You do not need previous accommodation, facilities or manual handling experience. We welcome experience from any setting where you can demonstrate the relevant transferable skills.

You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from candidates who can speak Welsh and English. Welsh language skills could be useful in this role, but it is not an assessment criterion, so it won’t put you at any disadvantage during recruitment if you aren’t a Welsh speaker. Please note that the application and assessment process will be held in English.

Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 35 hours per week.

This role is not suitable for hybrid working and will require the successful candidate to work solely from their designated workplace in Swansea or, when required for business reasons, from other offices/work locations/visiting stakeholders.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Visa Sponsorship

Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.

Full UK Driving Licence is an essential requirement for this role

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace
• Working Together

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Making Effective Decisions
• Delivering at Pace

Alongside your salary of £26,607, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £7,708 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
• 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
• Access to the staff discount portal.
• Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
• Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies .

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans initiative.

The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

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Job contact :

• Name : Phil Harris
• Email : Phil.Harris@dvla.gov.uk

Recruitment team

• Email : dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk