Building & Facilities Manager – Corporate HQ (Flexible Work)

Buckinghamshire Council — Communities; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Discounts on cafés/restaurants/shops

Costco membership

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a proactive Building Manager to lead day-to-day facilities management within a designated corporate building. You will ensure safety, security, and efficient operations, acting as the Competent Person on site and coordinating health and safety matters with contractors and staff.

You will supervise Building Assistants, manage service delivery, budgets, and relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, supporting continuous improvement across our

Qualifications

• Experience managing building, facilities or operational services within a busy organisation.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, compliance requirements and risk management practices.
• Experience coordinating contractors and managing service delivery standards.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to resolve complex issues professionally and effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and manage competing demands.
• Experience supervising, motivating and developing staff.
• Sound IT skills, including Microsoft Office and management systems.
• Budget management experience and a focus on delivering value for money.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) and education to NVQ Level 3, degree level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day operation of a busy corporate building and ensuring facilities services are delivered to a high standard.
• Managing health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, inspections, fire safety arrangements and building security.
• Coordinating contractors and service providers, ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with service expectations.
• Managing security arrangements, alarm responses and emergency procedures to protect staff, visitors and tenants.
• Supervising and supporting Building Assistants, ensuring effective performance, development and wellbeing.
• Monitoring budgets for equipment, consumables and building-related services, ensuring value for money.
• Building strong relationships with customers, tenants, Members, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Contributing to wider facilities management initiatives and supporting cross-county operations where required.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety compliance

Contractor coordination

Staff supervision

Customer service

Communication skills

IT skills

Budget management

Education

GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

NVQ Level 3 or higher

Degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Management systems

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a proactive Building Manager to lead day-to-day facilities management within a designated corporate building. You will ensure safety, security, and efficient operations, acting as the Competent Person on site and coordinating health and safety matters with contractors and staff.

You will supervise Building Assistants, manage service delivery, budgets, and relationships with customers and internal stakeholders, supporting continuous improvement across our