At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure properties are safe and operational for diverse teams across Lancashire.
- Company: Join Lancashire County Council, a leading local authority in England.
- Benefits: Enjoy 26 days annual leave, generous pension, and learning opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible travel across Lancashire and potential for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36363 - 40777 £ per year.
Salary: £36,363- £40,777 per annum | Permanent | Full Time, 37 hours per week | County Hall, Preston
Lancashire County Council is the fourth largest local authority in England and covers a large geographic area and a wide range of communities both urban and rural. The Council’s remit is substantial, varied and complex, delivering a wide range of services to the 1.2 million people who live here.
About the Role
The Facilities Management Service has a number of different strands across the wider service including maintenance, cleaning, accommodation planning, catering, conferencing, property compliance and operational management. This role is based in the Operations and Compliance team who work across 140+ properties across Lancashire. The focus of this team is ensuring properties are safe and operational to enable LCC colleagues and partner agencies to complete their roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure properties are safe and operational to enable LCC colleagues and partner agencies to complete their roles.
- Manage the provision of facilities services to a diverse range of premises across a geographic area.
- Apply relevant legislation and operational requirements that impact sites with multiple occupiers.
- Communicate effectively and multitask efficiently due to the nature of the role.
Key Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience in an FM role or a similar discipline.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation together with a thorough understanding of the operational requirements that impact sites with multiple occupiers.
- Strong communication and efficient multitasking skills.
- Full UK driving licence; vehicle available for business use and flexibility for travel across Lancashire.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave, rising to 32 days after five years’ continuous service, plus eight bank holidays and two additional days leave during the Christmas and New Year period.
- Ability to buy up to 20 days additional leave per year – dependant on your job role and business need.
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution of 16.3%, death in service payments, life assurance and dependents pensions.
- Learning and development opportunities, including access to apprenticeship scheme funded training.
Facilities Manager - Operations | County Hall, Preston employer: Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. With generous benefits such as 26 days of annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and extensive learning opportunities, employees can thrive in their roles while contributing to the safety and operational efficiency of over 140 properties across Lancashire. This role not only provides meaningful work within a diverse community but also fosters a collaborative environment where every team member's contribution is valued.
