Venue and Facilities Officer

Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

Chelmsford City Council is looking for a Venue & Facilities Officer to support the smooth running of the Civic Centre. This varied role combines facilities management with meeting room and event support, helping ensure the building is safe, well maintained and welcoming for staff, visitors and customers.

The postholder will play a key part in coordinating meeting room bookings, supporting events, arranging room setups and ensuring excellent customer service at all times. They will also help to keep essential building systems running and assist with routine inspections.

We’re looking for someone who is organised, practical and confident working with people. Experience in facilities management or venue hire, an understanding of building related regulations and strong IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) are important. You’ll also be a calm communicator and someone who can stay focused under pressure. The role will require flexibility to work occasional early starts and late finishes as necessary and respond to issues as they arise.

You will be based primarily at the Civic Centre Offices in Chelmsford, but occasional travel to sites within the district may be required.

Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 9th March.

Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.

As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full-time role can be job-shared or part-time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. if you are interested. For more details please visit: https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter.