Facilities Manager: Safe, Secure Building Ops

Buckinghamshire Council; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous Pension Scheme

Gym discounts

Costco membership

Travel discounts with Arriva

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Building Manager to lead facilities management for a designated corporate building, ensuring safety, security and efficient operation. You will act as the Competent Person on site and coordinate health and safety matters and building services.

Applicants should have experience in facilities management within a busy organisation, with strong knowledge of health and safety and budget management.

Qualifications

• Experience managing building, facilities or operational services within a busy organisation.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, compliance requirements and risk management practices.
• Experience coordinating contractors and managing service delivery standards.
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to resolve complex issues professionally and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation of a busy corporate building.
• Manage health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, inspections, fire safety arrangements and building security.
• Coordinate contractors and service providers, ensuring works are completed safely and in line with service expectations.
• Manage security arrangements, alarm responses and emergency procedures to protect staff, visitors and tenants.
• Supervise and support Building Assistants, ensuring effective performance, development and wellbeing.
• Monitor budgets for equipment, consumables and building-related services, ensuring value for money.
• Build strong relationships with customers, tenants, Members, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to wider facilities management initiatives and support cross-county operations where required.

Skills

Facilities management

Health and safety

Contractor coordination

Customer service

Staff supervision

Budget management

MS Office

Communication

Education

English & Maths GCSEs

NVQ Level 3

Degree level or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Facilities management software

Job description

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking a Building Manager to lead facilities management for a designated corporate building, ensuring safety, security and efficient operation. You will act as the Competent Person on site and coordinate health and safety matters and building services.

Applicants should have experience in facilities management within a busy organisation, with strong knowledge of health and safety and budget management.