Facilities Manager | Operations & Technical Support | Preston | Full Time

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

Job summary

A local government council in Preston is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee operations and support compliance in managing corporate buildings. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and substantial experience in facilities management, demonstrating leadership by directing operational teams and managing contracts effectively. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified with substantial experience in facilities management.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation and current standards in Facilities Management.
• Proven track record in operational service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to FM operations teams.
• Lead facilities related initiatives for improvements and compliance.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for compliance.

Skills

Operational management

Contract management

Health and safety legislation

Education

Degree in a relevant property discipline

Job description

Description

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

Facilities Manager – Operations & Technical Support

Join our team as a 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.
  
  

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.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post andmust be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability

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

Closing date: 7 September 2025

Interviews for this position will be held during week commencing 29 September 2025