Facilities Contracts Officer - Property Services & Compliance

Bromsgrove and Redditch; Redditch; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking a proactive Facilities Contracts Officer to manage the hard and soft facilities contracts that support our corporate estate.

You will oversee contract administration, coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, and ensure contractors deliver safe, compliant, high-quality services across offices, depots, shops, leisure facilities, parks and other Council buildings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a property or facilities management environment.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation, financial procedures and contract regulations.
• Experience of contract administration, records management and/or financial systems.
• Ability to monitor contractors, service standards, compliance and value for money.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and asset management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving, analytical and prioritisation skills.
• Level 4 Facilities Management qualification or equivalent relevant building qualification, with NEBOSH General Certificate or demonstrable health and safety understanding.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property services contracts and manage day-to-day facilities management across the corporate estate.
• Support procurement activity, monitor contract timelines and review contractor performance to ensure best value.
• Manage help desk calls and work instructions, ensuring compliance with fire safety, asbestos, legionella and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain asset and contract information and coordinate planned preventative and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Facilities management experience

Contract management

Contract administration

IT skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Health and safety understanding

Education

Level 4 Facilities Management qualification or equivalent

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asset management software

Job description

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking a proactive Facilities Contracts Officer to manage the hard and soft facilities contracts that support our corporate estate.

You will oversee contract administration, coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, and ensure contractors deliver safe, compliant, high-quality services across offices, depots, shops, leisure facilities, parks and other Council buildings.