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On behalf of Defra, we are looking for a Premises Support Officer (PAYE) for a up to 6-months with possible extension contract based in Belfast Sea Port 5 days per week

In the Defra group, we deal with a vast range of issues that profoundly impact on people’s lives. We are responsible for England’s environment, our countryside and rural economy, the food and farming sectors and have lead responsibility for protection from a wide range of natural threats and hazards. We have developed a set of three strategic objectives covering our policy outcomes and corporate objectives. These objectives help us to deliver our ambitious vision to build our green and healthy future and provide a framework for all the important work we carry out.

Our objectives are:

• To pass on to the next generation a natural environment protected and enhanced for the future.
• To lead the world in food, farming, and fisheries with a sustainable model of food production.
• To be an outstanding organisation focused on making a difference, with world class delivery capability.

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs [1] www.gov.uk.

25 Year Environment Plan - GOV.UK [2] www.gov.uk .

As a Premises Support Officer, your main responsibilities will be:

Supporting the supervisor in terms of facilities arranging for repairs and maintenance of equipment and Liaising with visitors.

Working day is varied and could be split as below it is emphasised that there is not an requirement for qualifications to be held in fire safety , HS, or maintenance a good knowledge and common sense approach to those is required.

20% Health and Safety Regulations

10% Maintenance work, liaising with contractors

10% Customer Service which will consist of meeting and greeting visitors.

25% Staff management

15% Liaising with contractors such as G4S and cleaning contractor.

10% Financial management ensuring that any requests for equipment are properly logged and cost attached

10% Building control security access and control.

Core Day to Day Duties.

The post holder is responsible for providing support to the Premises Officer (SEO) to manage the operationally ready temporary facilities for the

SPS inspection requirements at Belfast port in line with the project plan.

The post holder will also have responsibility for facilities at Warrenpoint Port. The Premises Officer is responsible for ensuring all Health & Safety elements, including fire safety on the site are carried out in line with policy. The Premises Officer is also responsible for ensuring Planned Preventative Maintenance is carried out in accordance with the agreed schedule & ad-hoc works are carried out within an appropriate time-frame.

Health and Safety - Support the Premises Officer to ensure Seaport facilities are operated in line with Health and Safety and Fire Safety Policy

by managing completion of accident investigations and risk assessment across the sites. Be the nominated fire precautions officer to ensure all mandatory

evacuation drills are completed and provide report to Premises Officer.

Governance - Manage review and provide updates to SOPS, risk assessments, induction packs as required

Assign tasks to admin team as necessary and follow up for completion. Ensure financial records and track site budget spend against budget allocation,

highlighting issues to the Premises Officer as required.

Staff Management - Guide support staff in Belfast site. Allocation of work, performance and attendance management.

Essential:
Own Transport.

Microsoft Office

Ability to quickly build rapport with both internal and external stakeholders

Knowledge of

Fire safety

Health and Safety

Manual Handling.

Administrative Skills

Organisational Skills

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, Defra guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant / Commitment

Defra guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".

References

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1. https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-environment-food-rural-affairs
2. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/25-year-environment-plan