Facilities Manager (Lea Green Centre)

Derbyshire County Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire County Council's Lea Green Centre is seeking a Facilities Management Officer to oversee catering operations at the outdoor education centre. The role involves leading a catering team, ensuring quality and budget compliance, and coordinating with centre managers, staff, and external partners.

You will manage menu planning, allergen controls, stock, rotas, and financial processes, with evening and weekend work included as part of a grade 8 full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality or facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day delivery of catering and ensure quality within budgets.
• Line-manage catering staff with clear direction and fair task allocation.
• Menu planning and allergen management coordination with centre managers and staff.
• Manage stock, rotas and financial processes to keep Lea Green Centre running smoothly.

Job description

Closing date: 08 November 2026

Facilities Management Officer - Children's Services (Lea Green Centre)

Grade 8 | Full Time | Includes evening & weekend working

Are you an organised, people-focused leader with experience in hospitality or facilities management? Do you thrive in a busy, customer-centered environment where no two days are the same?

Lea Green Centre is looking for a committed Facilities Management Officer to join our team and help deliver high-quality catering at our vibrant outdoor education centre.

About The Role

As our Facilities Management Officer, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery of catering, ensuring they meet quality standards and operate efficiently within set budgets. You will line-manage catering, providing clear direction, fair task allocation and supportive supervision.

Working closely with centre managers, visiting groups, staff and external partners, you’ll play a key role in keeping Lea Green running smoothly - from menu planning and allergen management to stock control, rotas, and financial processes.

Provisional Interview Date : Week beginning 16th November 2026