Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) is passionate about providing high-quality services to our communities, residents and businesses. This means we must employ and retain the most talented and dedicated people.
Situated within the heart of the Cambridge-Peterborough Growth Area, Huntingdonshire is a beautiful district that boasts thriving market towns and many attractive villages, each with its own identity. We are an innovative and forward-thinking local authority whose residents are at the heart of our decision-making.
At HDC we want to employ staff who embody our icare values (Inspiring, Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Enterprising), all of which support our ultimate purpose of putting our customers first.
Job details
To support the Facilities Management Team in providing a facilities management service to HDC's corporate premises, including:
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To support the Facilities Management Team to ensure compliance with all regulations and legislative responsibilities associated with HDC's corporate premises. For example: Legionella, Asbestos, Fire Safety
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To ensure health & safety checks, including fire alarm testing, legionella flushing testing, emergency light testing, and site safety/security checks, are carried out regularly at HDC's corporate premises
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To maintain the safety and welfare of customers and staff within the corporate premises
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To ensure all parts of Pathfinder House are made safe and secure when not in use and be responsible for the opening and closing of the premises
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To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained throughout Pathfinder House, assisting as necessary with the clearance of refuse
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To carry out minor repairs and maintenance issues within the corporate premises as necessary
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To maintain a high degree of customer care whilst dealing with the public and staff at all times
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To be responsible for setting up meeting rooms and civic events at Pathfinder House
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To provide First Aid as and when required whilst on shift.
An offer of employment is conditional upon having the right to work in the UK. HDC does not hold a Sponsorship Licence and is unable to provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) or take over sponsorship for any role.
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Apply
The closing date is 9am 21 July 2026.
However, this is a rolling campaign and we'll be reviewing applications on an ongoing basis and will close the advert early should we receive suitable applications, so please don't delay in applying!
We recognise that some candidates may choose to use AI tools to support their application. While we welcome the use of technology to help present your experience and achievements, we ask that the content of your application remains an accurate reflection of your own skills, knowledge and experience. In particular, we encourage candidates to demonstrate how they meet the criteria for the role by providing specific examples from their own experience. This helps us to better assess your suitability for the position.
Should you have any additional questions regarding submitting an application, please contact the Recruitment Team at recruitment@huntingdonshire.gov.uk.
Please note that the official closing date is as above, and will be the correct date. Some third-party websites may have different dates. Please refer to the HDC website for the official closing date to ensure you do not miss out on applying.
Working for the council
As an employer who values diversity of thought, we seek to employ candidates from a range of backgrounds in order to make our organisation more innovative. We are seeking candidates who are looking for their next career opportunity and are supportive employers, enabling our staff to work in an environment that produces high standards of work in an employee-led environment.
Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our recruitment and along with our values we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community and we offer a range of benefits, including flexitime, to encourage a work-life balance.
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