Parish Grounds & Facilities Manager

Hampshire Association of Local Councils; Hound, Butlocks Heath; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (SCP 24–28)

37-hour week

Lead role in facilities

Professional development & training

Job summary

Hound Parish Council is seeking an Operations Manager to lead its grounds and facilities services. You will manage three grounds staff, coordinate maintenance and safety, and oversee contractors to ensure assets are well-maintained and compliant.

Reporting to the Parish Clerk, you will help plan budgets and service delivery for the parish facilities. This office-based role requires experience in local government or public-sector facilities, with strong leadership, project management and IT

Qualifications

• Experience of managing and supervising staff, grounds or facilities operations.
• Knowledge of estates and facilities management, planned and reactive maintenance, and public spaces management.
• Health and safety legislation, risk assessments, COSHH, PPE and safe systems of work.
• Experience in managing projects, contracts, quotations and budgets.
• Strong leadership and communication, prioritising workloads.
• Good IT skills and record-keeping for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the three Grounds Staff, allocating workloads and coordinating programmes of work.
• Manage maintenance of Council buildings, facilities, recreation grounds, play areas, allotments and burial ground.
• Plan and oversee routine, seasonal, planned and reactive maintenance; ensure safety and accessibility.
• Oversee contractors, service providers and maintenance contracts; monitor costs and timescales.
• Manage health and safety, risk assessments and compliance; maintain records.
• Coordinate projects; obtain quotations and monitor progress.
• Monitor asset condition; plan future maintenance and investments.
• Manage budgets; support budget preparation and ensure value for money.
• Oversee vehicles, plant and equipment; ensure servicing and safety checks.
• Provide operational reports and recommendations to Parish Clerk and committees.
• Respond to enquiries about facilities; maintain service standards.

Skills

Staff supervision

Facilities operations

Budget management

Health and safety

Project coordination

IT/record keeping

Driving licence

Public sector experience

Education

GCSE English/Maths C/4+

IOSH Managing Safely / equivalent

Health & safety qualifications

Tools

MS Office / reporting tools

Job description

Hound Parish Council is seeking an Operations Manager to lead its grounds and facilities services. You will manage three grounds staff, coordinate maintenance and safety, and oversee contractors to ensure assets are well-maintained and compliant.

Reporting to the Parish Clerk, you will help plan budgets and service delivery for the parish facilities. This office-based role requires experience in local government or public-sector facilities, with strong leadership, project management and IT