Facilities Officer (FTC until end April 2027)
Description
Newlon Housing Trust is a successful charitable housing association and one of the major providers of new affordable housing in north and east London.
We’re looking for a proactive and hands-on Facilities Officer with proven experience in facilities or office administration to support the Office Facilities Manager in delivering a safe, efficient, and high-quality working environment at our Head Office.
You’ll play a key role in ensuring in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of the office while delivering the Newlon Way service standards and promoting the organisation’s brand and values.
This is a varied and active role combining operational facilities management, health & safety, and administrative responsibilities. You’ll support the management of both soft and hard services, assist with contractor coordination, and contribute to budget monitoring by raising purchase orders, tracking invoices, and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
In addition, you’ll provide support to reception operations when required, helping to maintain a professional and welcoming environment for staff, visitors, and residents, while ensuring effective communication and high levels of customer service.
This role involves some physical tasks, including moving furniture, handling deliveries, and maintaining storage areas, so a hands-on approach is essential.
We’re looking for someone with strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of health and safety and facilities management processes. A collaborative attitude and commitment to delivering excellent service are key to success in this role.
In return, you can expect 27 days holiday, a non-contributory pension, excellent benefits and a flexi scheme. You’ll also be working out of purpose-built offices that form part of the award-winning Hale Village regeneration project, and are situated just two minutes’ walk from the major transport interchange at Tottenham Hale.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.
To apply, please email your CV and supporting statement to recruit@newlon.org.uk
Closing date: 23:59 on Sunday 26 April 2026
Interviews will be held at the Newlon Head Office on Thursday 7 May 2026
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Due to the high volume of interest that we receive, please note that we will only be able to contact candidates selected to go onto the next stage. If you do not hear from us a week after the deadline date has passed, unfortunately your application has not been successful. We appreciate the time and commitment that goes into applying for a role, and hope this will not discourage you from applying.
Salary: £35,512 per annum plus opportunity to earn performance related bonus
Hours: 35 hours per week
Contract: Full-time, fixed-term contract until April 2027
Location: Hale Village, London N17
Closing Date: 26/04/2026 11:59 PM