Public Sector Facilities Contracts & Compliance Lead

Bromsgrove and Redditch Councils; Redditch; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking a proactive Facilities Contracts Officer for the Property Services team. You will oversee hard and soft facilities contracts, support day-to-day management, and ensure safe, compliant services across offices, depots, shops and leisure facilities.

You will manage utilities contracts, maintain contract records, monitor performance, assist procurement, and support statutory checks including fire safety and health and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in a property or facilities management environment.
• Knowledge of statutory legislation, financial procedures and contract regulations.
• Experience of contract administration, records management and/or financial systems.
• Ability to monitor contractors, service standards, compliance and value for money.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and asset management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem-solving, analytical and prioritisation skills.
• Level 4 Facilities Management qualification or equivalent with NEBOSH General Certificate.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Oversee property services contracts and support daily facilities management.
• Coordinate planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure contractors deliver safe, compliant, high-quality and best-value services.
• Manage utilities contracts (gas, water, electricity) with the Utilities officer.
• Maintain asset and contract information; monitor timelines and procurement activity.
• Manage help desk calls, work instructions and contractor performance reviews.
• Assist with statutory compliance checks including fire safety, asbestos, legionella and health & safety.

Skills

Property/facilities management

Statutory legislation knowledge

Contract administration

Contract monitoring & value for money

IT literacy

Written & verbal communication

Problem solving & prioritisation

Facilities Management qualification (L

Health & safety understanding

Education

Level 4 Facilities Management qualification or equivalent

NEBOSH General Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Asset management software

Job description

Bromsgrove District Council and Redditch Borough Council are seeking a proactive Facilities Contracts Officer for the Property Services team. You will oversee hard and soft facilities contracts, support day-to-day management, and ensure safe, compliant services across offices, depots, shops and leisure facilities.

You will manage utilities contracts, maintain contract records, monitor performance, assist procurement, and support statutory checks including fire safety and health and safety