Facilities & Governance Manager – Temporary
Location: Lisburn city centre
Pay: £27.50 per hour (PAYE)
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with occasional evening meetings
Hatched Recruitment Group is recruiting a Facilities & Governance Manager for a public sector client at their civic headquarters in Lisburn. The building is home to a council chamber, council offices, a theatre and conferencing facilities.
This is a senior management role, reporting to the Head of Governance and Communications.
You’ll lead two teams:
- Democratic Services, making sure meetings and decision-making run smoothly
- Facilities Management, running the building and its theatre and conferencing facilities
Key responsibilities:
- Leading, managing and developing the Democratic Services and Facilities Management teams
- Keeping governance arrangements under review, including the Constitution and Standing Orders
- Overseeing council and committee meetings, including agendas, minutes and reports
- Managing Elected Members’ administration and supporting the delivery of Local Government Elections
- Supporting the Mayor’s Office with Mayoral events and charity activity
- Delivering the annual programme of civic events
- Managing the civic HQ and a second site, including contracts for security, cleaning and catering
- Working with the Assets Team on maintenance projects and health and safety compliance
- Developing the theatre and conferencing facilities to grow income
- Drafting budget estimates and deputising for the Head of Service
What you’ll need:
- A third-level qualification (HNC, HND, NVQ Level 4 or a degree), or 7 years’ relevant experience instead
- At least 4 years’ experience in each of the following:
- – line management of multi-disciplinary teams
- – facilities management in a multi-site or complex environment
- – events management
- A working knowledge of local government legislation and governance
- An understanding of contract management and procurement
- A full UK driving licence and access to a car
Desirable: experience of working in a political environment or knowledge of elections legislation.
What’s on offer:
- £27.50 per hour, paid weekly
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- Holiday pay accrued in line with statutory entitlement
- Pension auto-enrolment (subject to eligibility)
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Facilities & Governance Manager employer: Hatched Recruitment Group
Hatched Recruitment Group is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Basingstoke where employee relations specialists can thrive. With a strong focus on professional development and a supportive team culture, employees are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to meaningful HR solutions. The company values collaboration and innovation, making it an ideal place for those looking to make a real impact in the field of HR.
