Technical Facilities Officer

Swim England Facilities supports the creation and improvement of swimming facilities across England. We provide expert technical assistance throughout the strategy, design, and construction phases of new and refurbished swimming facilities. Additionally, we produce industry-leading guidance on the design and operation of these facilities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in helping to influence the swimming industry to implement Swim England’s strategy through technical advice and consultancy.

This is an exciting chance to work within a small dynamic facilities team of 2 in a busy department dedicated to ensuring adequate aquatic space provision. You will have the opportunity to work autonomously on your own initiative within this role under the guidance of the Head of Facilities. You will play an important role in ensuring the implementation of Swim England's strategy on water.

For more details about the role, please download the full Job Description and Person Specification document.

If you feel you have the suitable skills and attributes for this position then we would love to read your application, detailing how you meet the brief, and how you believe you’re the right candidate for this opportunity.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact [email protected] and we’ll put you in touch with the relevant person.

Please be advised that we cannot offer visa sponsorship and that you must have right to work in the UK to apply or be considered for this role. If you are a non UK/EU National, you must have an appropriate working Visa to undertake employment. You must also be working within the UK to apply or be considered for this role, due to the public liability insurance Swim England holds.

Swim England is committed to inclusion and embracing the spirit of all equalities legislation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from disabled people. We recognise that the diversity of our workforce is not reflective of today’s society and we are currently operating a pilot scheme whereby applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds can opt into our guaranteed interview scheme. Candidates that have opted into the scheme will be guaranteed an interview provided that they have demonstrated, within their application, that they meet the essential criteria for the role. When completing the application, applicants from ethnically diverse backgrounds are encouraged to ‘Opt In’ to the scheme, by ticking the box.

Where possible, Swim England will always make reasonable adjustments for accessibility to anyone who requires it. If you would like any of the documentation in a different format or would like to apply in a different way please get in touch via [email protected]. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process, in line with the Equality Act 2010. However, the organisation may employ positive action where candidates from underrepresented groups can demonstrate their ability to perform the role equally well.

Swim England is also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

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