Heritage & Leisure Facilities Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Tamworth; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Tamworth seeks a Heritage & Leisure Facilities Officer to manage repairs and maintenance of public and heritage buildings. The ideal candidate will hold an HNC in a construction discipline and have experience in facilities management. This role offers a competitive salary of £34,434 - £39,152 per annum with hybrid working options and various benefits including flexible working and health schemes.

Benefits

Flexible working

Non-contributory health scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounted gym membership

Payment of professional fees

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in construction discipline required.
• Experience with facilities management and public/heritage buildings.
• Understanding of building safety and compliance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage repairs and maintenance works at various heritage sites.
• Develop planned maintenance programs for council assets.
• Ensure buildings meet safety standards for public use.

Skills

Facilities management

Building maintenance

Knowledge of building safety regulations

Contract management

Education

HNC or equivalent in a construction discipline

Job description

Overview

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL ASSETS

Heritage & Leisure Facilities Officer

£34,434 - £39,152 per annum, plus essential car user allowance. Hybrid working contract. 37 hours per week. Permanent.

Role purpose

To assist in maintaining the Council’s heritage, leisure and corporate assets with a focus on public and heritage buildings.

Responsibilities

• Manage repairs and routine and planned maintenance works, building safety works and building cleansing at various locations including Tamworth Castle, Tamworth Assembly Rooms, The Town Hall and other corporate and leisure facilities.
• Assist in developing planned maintenance programmes and oversee capital investment projects.
• Ensure buildings are maintained to a high standard and ready for significant public use, working closely with buildings and premises managers.
• Support procurement and construction contract management with a focus on public and heritage buildings.
• Maintain awareness of current regulations relating to building safety and compliance.

Qualifications and experience

• HNC or equivalent in a construction discipline.
• Experience of facilities management and building maintenance for public and heritage buildings.
• Good understanding of building safety regulations and compliance; knowledge of procurement and contract management.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle to carry out duties.

Benefits

• Flexible working, non-contributory health scheme, Local Government Pension Scheme, generous holiday entitlement, discounted gym membership, and payment of professional fees where applicable.

Appointment details

Appointment subject to satisfactory references, right to work in the UK check, medical clearance and DBS check.

How to apply

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Martin Harper, Head of Repairs, or Lucy Mitchell, Head of Asset Management and Planned Works. For further information and to apply please refer to Tamworth BC Jobs. Late applications and/or CVs will not be accepted. Agencies need not apply. For recruitment queries, contact [e-mail].

Closing date and interview

Closing date: 5th October 2025

Interview date: w/c 13th October 2025

In the event of exceptionally high response, the post may close earlier. Follow the guidance in the application information document on our website.

Tamworth Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The authority operates two guaranteed interview schemes: Disability Committed Employer and Veterans Guaranteed Interview. DBS checks are required for relevant posts. We will make reasonable adjustments as needed; see Equality and diversity guidance.

Public facing roles are subject to the Fluency Duty; applicants should be able to communicate in English with members of the public.