Facilities Manager (Lea Green Centre)

East Midlands Councils/East Midlands Jobs; Hilcote; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lea Green Centre is seeking a Facilities Management Officer to lead the day-to-day delivery of catering, cleaning and domestic services while ensuring quality and budget adherence. You will line-manage catering, cleaning and caretaking staff and work closely with centre managers and external partners to keep Lea Green running smoothly.

The role involves coordinating menus, allergen management, stock, rotas and financial processes to support a high-quality outdoor education environment.

Qualifications

• Organised, people-focused leader with experience in hospitality or facilities management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day delivery of catering, cleaning and domestic services to meet quality standards and operate within budgets.
• Line-manage catering, cleaning and caretaking teams with clear direction and fair task allocation.
• Coordinate with centre managers, visiting groups and external partners to ensure Lea Green runs smoothly, including menu planning, stock control, rotas and maintenance coordination.

Skills

Organisational skills

People-focused leadership

Hospitality experience

Job description

Facilities Management Officer – Children’s Services (Lea Green Centre)

Are you an organised, people‑focused leader with experience in hospitality or facilities management? Do you thrive in a busy, customer‑centred 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, domestic and support services across our vibrant outdoor education centre.

About the Role

As our Facilities Management Officer, you will oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of catering, cleaning and domestic services, ensuring they meet quality standards and operate efficiently within set budgets. You will line‑manage catering, cleaning and caretaking teams, 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, maintenance coordination and financial processes.