Facilities Manager | Full Time | Preston

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Preston is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the operational management of core business and ensure compliance with legislative obligations. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant property discipline along with substantial experience in facilities management. This role offers a competitive salary and various benefits including generous leave and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Ability to buy additional leave

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified/degree in a relevant property discipline plus substantial experience.
• In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in applying relevant legislation and current standards in Facilities Management.
• Proven track record in developing and managing operational service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to FM operations teams.
• Lead or direct facilities related initiatives for improvements.
• Develop and implement robust policies for compliance.
• Monitor and report on premises compliance.
• Lead on risk assessments for fire safety and health.
• Integrate Property Asset management System technology.

Job description

Description

Salary £46,142 – £51,356 per annum | Permanent, Full Time | 37 hours per week | Preston, Lancashire

Facilities Manager – Operations & Technical Support (Hard FM)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified and experienced Facilities Management professional to join the Senior Management Team of the Council's Facilities Management Service. With your expertise in the operational management of buildings, you will support the Principal Facilities Manager (Hard FM) in the management of the FM core business and the associated discharge of corporate landlord responsibilities. You will lead and direct a number of operational teams that provide premises management, security, and technical compliance support functions. You will also utilise your knowledge and skills to ensure effective contract management of outsourced services that support our FM service delivery obligations. In addition, and as part of the Service's Senior Management Team, you will contribute to the strategic direction of the FM Service as a whole.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to FM operations teams in delivering a portfolio of corporate buildings that is fully compliant with legislative obligations, applicable standards, codes of practice, and with council requirements and procedures.
• Lead or direct facilities related initiatives to realise improvements, efficiencies or best practice in FM operations, compliance, health, safety, environment, and accessibility.
• Lead on the development of risk assessments relative to fire safety, security, and health and safety generally, as required by relevant legislation.
• Develop and implement robust policies, procedures, processes, instructions and guidance as required to ensure continuous and consistent compliance with workplace and premises related legislative duties, with corporate health and safety guidance and premises management standards, and with industry best practice.
• Develop and implement physical security policies, protocols, and standard operating procedures, including emergency response procedures, to advance the safety and security of people, premises, and other assets, and of council services and business functions that are delivered from FM managed premises.
• Lead on the integration of the Council's chosen Property Asset management System technology within FM Service operations to achieve strategic business objectives in relation to operational efficiency and premises compliance.
• Comprehensively monitor, audit and report on premises compliance across the FM managed property portfolio and provide assurance reports as required.

For full details of the accountabilities and responsibilities attaching to this role please refer to the attached Job Description & Person Specification.

What We’re Looking For

• Professionally qualified / degree (or equivalent) in a relevant property discipline plus substantial experience OR substantial vocational experience demonstrating professional growth and development through progressively demanding roles in facilities management or estates/property management.
• In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in applying relevant legislation and current standards in Facilities Management.
• Proven track record in developing and managing operational service delivery, including contract and project management.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, employment with Lancashire County Council affords a range of other great benefits, including:

• 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after five years' continuous service, plus eight bank holidays and two additional days leave during the Christmas and New Year period.
• Ability to buy up to 20 days additional leave per year – dependant on your job role and business need.
• Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution of 16.3%, death in service payments, life assurance and dependents pensions.
• Learning and development opportunities, including access to apprenticeship scheme funded training.

Further details of the benefits you could enjoy by working for Lancashire County Council can be viewed on the 'Working at Lancashire' pages of our vacancies website.

Please ensure you have uploaded your CV and a supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria set out in the Job Description & Person Specification. We may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

If you would like to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please contact David Harrison (Principal Facilities Manager) on 01772 535157 for an informal chat.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

PLEASE NOTE: Previous applicants need not apply.