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Interim Facilities Lead
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Posted:
13 August 2026 (3 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
10 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
4 months contract with a local authority
Rate: 229.19/DAY Umbrella
Summary
- This is a 4-month contract position with a local authority offering a daily rate of 229.19 via an umbrella company. The role involves leading and managing the Facilities Management function across the Councils operational estate. The primary goal is to ensure that all buildings and facilities are safe compliant well-maintained and suitable for their intended purposes. The successful candidate will oversee daily facilities operations contractor performance compliance activities and both planned and reactive maintenance programs. Additionally they will focus on enhancing operational efficiency ensuring value for money and achieving service excellence throughout the estate.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the delivery of Facilities Management services across the operational estate.
- Manage the daily operations maintenance security cleanliness and functionality of Council buildings.
- Ensure facilities meet operational service needs and support employee wellbeing.
- Monitor building systems to identify and implement opportunities for improved operational performance.
- Ensure all assets are maintained and remain suitable for their intended purposes.
Requirements
Requirements:
Essential Experience Required
- Extensive experience in Facilities Management building operations or property services.
- Proven track record in managing facilities teams within complex operational settings.
- Experience in overseeing building maintenance repairs and compliance activities.
- Skilled in managing contractors suppliers and service contracts.
- Proficient in monitoring performance against service standards SLAs and KPIs.
- Experience in managing health and safety compliance within a workplace environment.
Essential Qualifications Required
- Degree-level qualification in Facilities Management Building Services Property Management or a related field or equivalent experience.
- Management qualification or substantial supervisory/management experience.
- Strong understanding of building maintenance facilities operations and workplace services.
Additional Information
- Bi-weekly payment schedule
- The application deadline is 28th August 2026; early applications are encouraged.
Required Skills:
To lead manage and deliver the Facilities Management function across the Councils operational estate ensuring buildings and facilities are safe compliant well-maintained and fit for purpose
Required Education:
To lead manage and deliver the Facilities Management function across the Councils operational estate ensuring buildings and facilities are safe compliant well-maintained and fit for purpose
