AHDB - Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board
Senior Facilities Assistant
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Senior Facilities Assistant
Senior Facilities Assistant
Job Overview
A Senior Facilities Assistant role is available at AHDB’s headquarters in Coventry, working Monday–Friday.
Essential Requirement:
- A full UK driving licence is mandatory, including the ability to act as a key holder and emergency contact.
About the Role
This is a key role within the Facilities team at AHDB, responsible for:
- Coordination of facilities operations across all AHDB sites
- Ensuring services, contracts, and compliance activities run smoothly
- Supporting a safe, compliant, and well-managed environment
- Collaborative work with the Facilities Manager and wider teams
- Managing priorities, internal stakeholders, and external contractors
- Driving continuous improvement in facilities processes
Ideal for someone with:
- Strong organisational skills
- High attention to detail
- Experience in facilities, estates, or construction management
- Confidence in managing priorities, risk assessments, and day-to-day operations
About AHDB – Our Mission
AHDB (Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board) is an independent body dedicated to supporting British agriculture through:
✔ Funded entirely by levy-paying producers (beef, lamb, pork, dairy, cereals) ✔ Driving evidence-based research to improve decision-making on farms ✔ Championing British produce via marketing and export initiatives ✔ Helping farmers sell more, export more, and remain sustainable
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management:
- Line management of a small Facilities team, ensuring high service standards
- Acting in place of the Facilities Manager as required
- Managing a team to maintain quality across pathways
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Contract & Compliance Oversight:
- Coordination and review of cleaning, vending, post, and consumables contracts
- Ensuring RAMS (Risk Assessments), insurance, and certifications are approved before work commences
- Overseeing statutory compliance – inspections, servicing, and certifications
- Supporting audits by providing documentation for evidence checks
Maintenance & Health & Safety (H&S):
- Managing planned and reactive maintenance for building systems
- Health and safety oversight – implementing procedures, risk assessments, and practice adherence
- Training and leading fire marshals (planning drills, maintaining records)
Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement:
- Reporting on activities, including updates for board and leadership teams
- Communication and coordination across internal stakeholders and external contractors
Other Key Duties:
- Key holder and emergency contact as required
- Ensuring the safe and effective running of AHDB’s sites
Essential Criteria
✅ Previous work experience in a facilities, estates, or relevant industry ✅ Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and compliance obligations ✅ Vetted experience with contracting, contractor coordination, and compliance checks (e.g., RAMS, permits) ✅ Ability to implement processes, policies, and safety measures ✅ Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, multitasking ability ✅ Poloished communication skills for engaging with diverse stakeholders ✅ Valid full UK driving licence (essential for site visits and emergency duties)
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Addition Advantages (Preferred):
- IOSH Working Safely qualification or similar
- Fire warden certificate
Why Join AHDB?
We reward talent with generous benefits:
📌 Work-life balance:
- Standard 35-hour workweek
- 33 days annual leave (including one privilege day)
- List of bank holidays paid as per Kahbholidays policy
💼 Rewards & Security:
- Life assurance cover (4x salary)
- Defined contribution pension scheme (with Legal & General)
- 20 weeks enhanced contractual pay for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave (Subject to service length)
- 1 paid day per year for volunteering and community initiatives
💡 Development & Support:
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
- Training & development programmes with a mentored agreed development plan
- Annual recognition awards
🎁 Seamless Savings:
- Access to Reward Gateway for discounts and savings
- Discounts at major retail and leisure brands
🌍 Equality, Diversity & Flexibility:
- Fully committed to inclusivity and flexible working arrangements
Application Notes
- Closing date may be announced if sufficient applications are received
- For queries, send to: recruitment@ahdb.org.uk
🔴 Note: Responsible for correct health and safety practices and enforcement.
Let’s empower British agriculture together! Apply now to become part of AHDB’s mission.
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