Facilities & Estates Officer — Manchester, Budgets & Suppliers

THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Generous annual leave

Office-based role in Manchester

Job summary

Arts Council England, based in Manchester, is seeking an Officer, Estates and Facilities (FCS58) on a permanent, 35-hour week contract. The role provides a safe and well-equipped office environment and involves some travel to North Area offices.

You will manage budgets for reactive and planned works, coordinate maintenance with contractors, and liaise with colleagues and external partners to deliver a high-quality facilities service.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, estates, property, office management or building services environment.
• Comfortable adjusting hours and occasionally working out of hours.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident using Microsoft 365 tools for records management and communication.
• Good knowledge of workplace health and safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Sign-off and control of reactive and planned works budgets in line with the building budget.
• Deputise for the Senior Facilities Manager when appropriate.
• Coordinate maintenance activities and support contractor/supplier relationships.
• Engage with office users locally and across the organisation to provide a professional service.
• Maintain clear communication of essential facilities updates to local teams and national colleagues.

Skills

Facilities management

Estates

Office management

Microsoft 365

Health and safety

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Arts Council England, based in Manchester, is seeking an Officer, Estates and Facilities (FCS58) on a permanent, 35-hour week contract. The role provides a safe and well-equipped office environment and involves some travel to North Area offices.

You will manage budgets for reactive and planned works, coordinate maintenance with contractors, and liaise with colleagues and external partners to deliver a high-quality facilities service.