FM Contract Officer

Trafford Council; Stretford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Stretford seeks a senior facilities management professional to lead the evaluation and transformation of FM contracts. You will develop procurement strategies aligned with the council's 10-Year Estates Strategy and work on carbon reduction initiatives. The role offers hybrid working flexibility and benefits like generous annual leave and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Competitive salary

Annual pay review

Healthcare and wellbeing support

Cycle Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in evaluating, re-procuring, and transforming FM arrangements.
• Ability to develop strategic procurement processes and governance.
• Knowledge of carbon reduction and energy efficiency innovations.

Responsibilities

• Lead evaluation and re-procurement of FM contracts for the Council's strategy.
• Design future FM operating frameworks with KPIs and performance metrics.
• Produce evidence-based reports for leadership and governance.

Skills

Understanding of public sector FM contracts

Commercial insight for SLAs

Stakeholder relationship building

Evaluation and redesign of FM services

Commitment to high-quality outcomes

Education

Relevant qualification (CIPS, IWFM, RICS)

Job description

Responsibilities

• This senior role will lead on the evaluation, re-procurement and transformation of FM arrangements in support of the Council's 10-Year Estates Strategy.
• Evaluate existing FM contracts in preparation for expiry, extension or re-tender, ensuring alignment with future service needs.
• Lead the end-to-end procurement process strategy, tender documentation, evaluation, mobilisation and governance.
• Design and model a future FM operating framework, including structure, costs, KPIs and performance mechanisms.
• Build commercial and financial models that drive value, sustainability and service excellence.
• Collaborate with senior leaders, advisors and contractors to align FM strategy with organisational priorities.
• Audit CAFM, SFG20 and lifecycle asset data to inform strategic planning.
• Consider innovation in carbon reduction, energy efficiency and asset lifecycle optimisation.
• Produce clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations for leadership and governance boards.
• Strengthen procurement governance and embed best practice in risk, change and supplier management.

Values

Live our EPIC values: Empower, People-centred, Inclusive, Collaborate in everything you do.

Qualifications

• Understands public sector FM contracts across a variety of sectors including PFI, social housing, estates, car parks & schools.
• Has a relevant & recognised qualification such as CIPS, IWFM, RICS.
• Brings commercial insight to SLAs, performance, and re-procurement planning.
• Can evaluate, model and redesign FM services for future needs.
• Builds trusted relationships across senior stakeholders and suppliers.
• Balances technical rigour with collaboration, corporate priorities and value for money.
• Is enthusiastic, energetic, and committed to delivering high-quality outcomes.

This is a fantastic opportunity to demonstrate your skills in effective contract modelling that considers a varied and diverse estate portfolio. If you're driven by developing operating models in line with corporate priorities, whilst enhancing the experience for the community and building users through considered procurement, we'd love to hear from you.

You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home, in the office or from project sites around the Borough.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 25 days, plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days after 5 years
• A competitive salary
• Annual pay review
• Generous GMPS Pension at 19.2%
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Healthcare and wellbeing support
• Cycle Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme