Facilities & Governance Manager

Hatched Recruitment Group; Lisburn and Castlereagh District; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay accrued in line with Stat/

Pension auto-enrolment (subject toelig

Job summary

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting a Facilities & Governance Manager for a public sector client in Lisburn city centre. This senior management role leads two teams and reports to the Head of Governance and Communications, ensuring effective governance and smooth venue operations.

You will oversee Democratic Services and Facilities Management across multi-site venues, manage meetings, budgets and contracts, support elections and civic events, and help develop the theatre and conferencing

Qualifications

• Third-level qualification or 7 years’ relevant experience.
• At least 4 years’ line management experience.
• Experience in facilities management in multi-site/complex environments.
• Experience in events management.
• Knowledge of local government legislation and governance.
• Understanding of contracts management and procurement.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a car.

Responsibilities

• Leading, managing and developing the Democratic Services and Facilities Management teams.
• Keeping governance arrangements under review, including the Constitution and Standing Orders.
• Overseeing council and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes and reports.
• Managing Elected Members’ administration and supporting the delivery of Local Government Elections.
• Supporting the Mayor’s Office with Mayoral events and charity activity.
• Delivering the annual programme of civic events.
• Managing the civic HQ and a second site, including contracts for security, cleaning and catering.
• Working with the Assets Team on maintenance projects and health and safety compliance.
• Developing the theatre and conferencing facilities to grow income.
• Drafting budget estimates and deputising for the Head of Service.

Skills

Line management

Facilities management

Events management

Governance knowledge

Contract management

Procurement

Driving licence

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Facilities & Governance Manager – Temporary

Location: Lisburn city centre

Pay: £27.50 per hour (PAYE)

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening meetings

Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting a Facilities & Governance Manager for a public sector client at their civic headquarters in Lisburn. The building is home to a council chamber, council offices, a theatre and conferencing facilities.

This is a senior management role, reporting to the Head of Governance and Communications.

You’ll lead two teams:

• Democratic Services, making sure meetings and decision-making run smoothly
• Facilities Management, running the building and its theatre and conferencing facilities

Key responsibilities:

• Leading, managing and developing the Democratic Services and Facilities Management teams
• Keeping governance arrangements under review, including the Constitution and Standing Orders
• Overseeing council and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes and reports
• Managing Elected Members’ administration and supporting the delivery of Local Government Elections
• Supporting the Mayor’s Office with Mayoral events and charity activity
• Delivering the annual programme of civic events
• Managing the civic HQ and a second site, including contracts for security, cleaning and catering
• Working with the Assets Team on maintenance projects and health and safety compliance
• Developing the theatre and conferencing facilities to grow income
• Drafting budget estimates and deputising for the Head of Service

What you’ll need:

• A third-level qualification (HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4 or a degree), or 7 years’ relevant experience instead
• At least 4 years’ experience in each of the following:
• – line management of multi-disciplinary teams
• – facilities management in a multi-site or complex environment
• – events management
• A working knowledge of local government legislation and governance
• An understanding of contract management and procurement
• A full UK driving licence and access to a car

Desirable: experience of working in a political environment or knowledge of elections legislation.

What’s on offer:

• £27.50 per hour, paid weekly
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Holiday pay accrued in line with statutory entitlement
• Pension auto-enrolment (subject to eligibility)