Post Title: Property & IT Manager
Reports to: Head of HR & Internal Operations
Job Purpose: To manage the office/centre environment & facilities including IT
Job location: On-site in the central Surrey area (we are currently based in Fetcham, near Leatherhead)
Hours of work: Full time (36 hours) usually worked Monday – Friday, though flexibility to attend the centre during the evening and at weekends (with time off in lieu)
Salary: £27,000 – £32,000
Closing date: Friday 14th November – please note that applications will be considered on a rolling basis so this position may close early
Join our vibrant team having a real impact on the lives of people who are blind, partially sighted, Deaf, hard of hearing, and deafblind in Surrey. We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Property and IT Manager to facilities manage our main office hub and to coordinate our IT support offer to colleagues across the Charity. Your work will enable our staff and volunteers to work to their best by ensuring the centre environment and facilities are safe and well managed, and our IT operations run smoothly.
We can offer you:
- A generous annual leave allowance (full time annual leave entitlement is 28 days per annum, plus bank holidays)
- Investment in your development
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension contributions 6% matched with the Pensions Trust
- Annual flu vaccinations and an eye test every two years with a contribution towards work related glasses
- Free parking
- A vibrant and friendly team!
As Property & IT Manager you will ensure the centre is maintained to the highest standards, and that the day to day running of the internal operations remains smooth. You will co-ordinate externally with our IT supplier for all IT issues, as well as contractors where required. You will ensure compliance with health & safety requirements, and provide a visible and approachable presence for visitors, volunteers and staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Contractor & Supplier Management– Oversee service contracts, manage tenders, and ensure value and quality.
- Operational Oversight– Ensure the centre continues to run smoothly, carry out regular inspections, resolve issues promptly, and monitor building & IT performance.
- Compliance & Safety– Ensure statutory checks and health & safety obligations are met and documented.
- Projects – Work closely with the Head of HR & Internal Operations to deliver key projects outside of the day to day in line with the overall strategy.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience of managing a premises/facilities/IT support, including managing suppliers and/or contractors.
- Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
- Experience of working in a busy people-focussed environment.
- General office administration experience.
- Experience of using Microsoft 365 and a variety of databases.
- Able to travel extensively across Surrey, including out of hours, when required.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service will be required, which we can arrange.
Closing Date: Friday 14th November. Please apply as soon as possible as applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
An application pack can be downloaded below:
Property and IT Manager Job Profile
GDPR Privacy Notice for Job Applicants
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form – Role
Or please contact Sophia Eyre, workforus@sightforsurrey.org.uk or by post to Sophia Eyre, Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey, Rentwood, School Lane, Fetcham, Surrey, KT22 9JX. For further details please telephone 07396 820 717.
Sensory Services by Sight for Surrey is an equal opportunities employer and accredited as Disability Confident. Website: www.sightforsurrey.org.uk
Registered Charity No: 1121949, Company No: 06309405
