Facilities Manager - DGA13593

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vivup discounts

LGPS Scotland discounts

Cycle-to-Work

Wellbeing guidance

My Money Matters support

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council seeks an experienced Facilities Manager to lead a diverse portfolio of services across Dumfries and Galloway.

This senior role is responsible for delivering high-quality frontline services including cleaning, catering, caretaking, and public conveniences across schools and community sites, with a clear focus on transformation and value for communities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading frontline facilities services.
• Strong strategic and transformation delivery skills.
• Ability to manage diverse portfolios across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop cleaning, catering, caretaking, and related services across Dumfries and Galloway.
• Drive transformation, ensure high-quality customer-focused services and best value.

Skills

Driving licence

Leadership

Facilities management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Facilities Managerto lead a diverse portfolio of services across Dumfries and Galloway.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for managing and developing key frontline services including cleaning (schools and commercial), catering and school meals, caretaking, public conveniences, school crossing patrols, civic hospitality, logistics, central stores, and leisure caravan/campsites.

You will play a pivotal role in delivering Council priorities, driving transformation, and ensuring high-quality, customer-focused services that provide best value for our communities.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead services that have a direct impact on communities across Dumfries and Galloway. You will be part of a forward-thinking leadership team committed to innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

A current driving licence is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

For further information please contact –

Alan Mawson – Head of Facilities, Waste and Neighbourhood Services,