Team Leader

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a Team Leader to manage professional FM operational building services across key council offices in Keynsham and Midsomer Norton. The role oversees the premises team, health and safety, security, caretaking and porter duties, ensuring high standards of presentation and safety.

The successful candidate will bring staff management experience and a customer-focused approach to support flexible working and space utilisation for occupiers and visitors.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management and operational building services.
• Awareness of health and safety practices and risk assessments.
• Ability to supervise contractors and casual staff when required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Premises team to ensure smooth running of council offices and premises at Keynsham and Midsomer Norton.
• Oversee health and safety, security, cleaning and maintenance of facilities.
• Support flexible working practices and occupier needs with a customer-focused approach.

Skills

Staff management

Health and safety

Building security

Caretaking duties

Job description

About The Role & Team

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.

A vacancy has arisen for a Team Leader the primary purpose of this post is to provide professional FM Operational Building Services for the Council’s premises in Keynsham and Midsomer Norton.

The post is responsible for the effective day to day smooth running of the Council’s offices, public areas, meeting and function rooms in the Council’s offices and other corporate premises at Keynsham and Midsomer Norton.

The Premises team will consist of 3 staff plus additional casual staff or contractors when required.

Key responsibilities include the management of a range of facilities services to users and occupiers of these buildings, including: Health and Safety management, Building Security, Caretaking services and porter duties, as well as overseeing the efficient management of the office facilities including meeting rooms, ensuring high standards of security, cleanliness, presentation, maintenance and safety at all times. A customer focussed approach is required, supporting the building occupiers in flexible working practices, and other building users. Staff management experience will be an advantage.

Interview date: TBC

• Please note, BANES Council operates a policy of prior consideration for roles for any individual on the Council’s at-risk register (redeployee). This means should a redeployee express an interest in this role, providing they meet the essential criteria for the role they will be considered ahead of external applicants.

About Bath And North East Somerset Council.

Working at Bath and North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services.

Why Bath and North East Somerset Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need.

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