Technical Property & Facilities Management Support Officer

Reading Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government Authority in England is seeking a proactive Technical Property & Facilities Officer to manage facilities across corporate buildings, including schools and public institutions. The role requires good IT skills, particularly in Excel, and a strong focus on communication to ensure efficient operations. This position offers career growth and a supportive work environment with a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

On-site day nursery

Season Ticket Loan

Lease car salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a Facilities or Property Services area is advantageous.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Excel.
• Self-organised with the ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Act as the facilities 'go-to' for corporate buildings.
• Work with maintenance staff to resolve issues.
• Process information on Facilities and Finance systems.

Skills

Facilities and Property experience

Good verbal communication skills

Good written communication skills

Good IT skills, including Excel

Self-organised

Tools

Microsoft Forms

Automation tools

Job description

Are you a proactive, detail-oriented multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you love helping people and streamlining processes to boost efficiency? If so, we want you to join our team as a Technical Property & Facilities Officer.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About the role

It’s an exciting time for our Facilities Maintenance and Property Team. Over the last year we’ve taken great strides to modernise our department delivering a best in class service which is compliant and offers modern and inspirational property portfolios for staff and the people of Reading.

If your strengths lie in keeping things running smoothly and love helping others, enjoy a fast-paced team environment with opportunities to really make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

You’ll be the facilities ’go-to’ for corporate buildings, including schools, offices and public buildings such as libraries, museums and community centres. You’ll work with maintenance staff and site managers to resolve issues and schedule maintenance work, both reactive and planned. You’ll need a good eye for detail, processing information on to our Facilities and Finance systems along with associated administration.

There is opportunity for growth and career progression, and the chance to shape your role and implement your own ideas to make it even better. This team values efficiency, positivity, and collaboration.

About you

We are looking for someone with a can‑do attitude, someone that enjoys a challenge, can make things happen, whilst never losing sight of the customer.

Previous Facilities and Property experience will help you get off to a flying start, but we’re open to applications from different backgrounds.

Specific requirements

• Experience in a Facilities or Property Services area is advantageous.
• Good verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Good IT skills, including Excel. Additional knowledge in Microsoft Forms and automation would be advantageous.
• Self‑organised with the ability to prioritise.

You’ll be part of a team that relies on each individual to play their part to the best of their ability. As well as the colleagues that you work closely with every day, you’ll also be part of Team Reading, playing your personal part in making Reading a successful and vibrant place.

Our vision is to ensure that Reading realises its potential as a great place to live, work and play, and that everyone shares the benefits of this success.

Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:

• Work Together as one team – champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading.
• Drive Efficiency – create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively.
• Be Ambitious – aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential.
• Make a Difference to Reading – inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity.

Our offer

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits includes:

• Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years’ service, with the option to buy additional leave.
• A wide range of flexible working opportunities.
• Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS).
• On‑site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.
• Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.
• Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.

To arrange a confidential discussion on this position please contact the hiring manager, Glyn Bethell – Facilities Manager – [e-mail].

Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025

Interview Date: 11th and 12th December 2025

Interview Setup: Online via Microsoft Teams