Facilities Co-ordinator
Property Services is responsible for ensuring that Woking Borough Council’s operational buildings, workspaces and facilities are well managed, safe, and operating effectively. The team provides a range of planned and reactive maintenance services, soft services management, statutory compliance monitoring, and operational support across the Council’s estate.
The Facilities Co‑Ordinator will play a key role in supporting the delivery of the Council’s facilities management services. This position is responsible for managing the Facilities Helpdesk, acting as the primary point of contact for both engineering and customer enquiries, and co‑ordinating planned and reactive works via the CAFM system.
Working closely with the Soft Services Manager, in‑house engineers and external service partners, you will help ensure jobs are prioritised, communicated effectively, and completed to the required standard. The role also involves maintaining accurate compliance records, supporting financial processes such as arraning purchase orders and conducitng invoice checks, and providing reliable administrative support to the wider Facilities team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is highly organised, customer‑focused and enjoys working in a varied environment.
The Council offers in return a generous flexi time scheme with the ability to take two flexi days a month, membership of the local government pension scheme, discounted health and leisure membership, plus many more excellent benefits.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for this post. An assessment may be required. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact the Human Resources team.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Janice Godbold, Soft Serives Manager on janice.godbold@woking.gov.uk / 01483 743239
For further information on the responsibilities and person criteria, please see the Job Description and Person Specification documents below.
Early applications are encouraged as the Council reserves the right to make an appointment prior to the closing date should the ideal candidate be identified.
Closing Date: 22 Februaury 2026 - 23.55pm
Interview Date: 3 March 2026
Woking Borough Council is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce, welcoming applications from all sections of the community.
How to Apply
Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Statement
Surrey is included in the Local Government Reorganisation plans, with new unitary councils expected to be established by April 2027.
Woking Borough Council remains committed to delivering high-quality services to residents throughout this period of change.
While we understand that applicants may feel uncertain about joining us during this transition, it is anticipated that most employees will transfer to the new unitary councils. This reorganisation may also present new career development opportunities across the region.
UK Visa Sponsorship
We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the UK.
AI Use in Applications
We understand that some applicants may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist with preparing their applications.
All submitted information—whether supported by AI or not—must accurately reflect the applicant’s own skills, experience, and qualifications.
Recruitment decisions will be based on how well applicants demonstrate these attributes during the interview and selection process.
Woking Borough Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities and provide reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
Please apply online via the link provided.
