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Key Details
- Band 3 £26,685 per year
- Location: Eastleigh
- Employment type: Full-time
- Hours: 37 per week
- Posted 5 days ago
- Closing date: 28 November 2025
About the Council
Eastleigh Borough Council is an ambitious and progressive Council. We are recognised for our innovation and achievements, whilst delivering high quality service to our customers and the community. Our ambition is to be one of the leading Public Sector Organisations for development, property and asset management with a proactive approach to driving the best from our asset base and service delivery. We own a substantial and varied land and property portfolio predominantly located within the Borough. It includes commercial property, leisure facilities, depots, car parks, public conveniences and assets leased to community organisations.
About the Role
We are seeking a motivated individual to work in our Property Services team to provide a high standard facilities management administration to support the internal Facilities Management service across the council’s operational, commercial and residential property portfolios. As the Team Administrator you will be responsible for providing a facilities management service for the Council’s operational property portfolio, commercial investment portfolio and a small residential portfolio ensuring a customer and commercial focused approach. You will be organised and able to make an impact behind the scenes. This is a fantastic opportunity for career progression. The role will require you to administer the planned and preventative maintenance works schedules, manage reactive requests for repairs and maintenance. You will also liaise with and coordinate service and inspection visits from contractors and ensure contractors submit all relevant health & safety paperwork prior to each visit. Additionally, you will support and contribute to the continuous improvement of administrative processes and systems.
Qualifications
The ideal person will have excellent customer service skills, strong communication abilities, and confidence using Microsoft Office. Attention to detail and strong data entry skills are also essential. Previous experience is not required. We will offer training to support development of knowledge of the Facilities Management Service. This will include Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM), a recognised qualification. As this is a career band post you will be driven to progress and have the capability to achieve objectives in your development.
What Success Looks Like
- Be flexible, with the ability to prioritise effectively and to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, including understanding how to work collaboratively, with strong, effective, and professionalism.
- Ability to develop and maintain relationships with staff and internal clients.
- Keeping clients, colleagues and contractors informed with timely updates.
- Be able to confidently liaise and respond to client queries – escalating to the relevant manager if needed.
Benefits
- 23-28 days annual leave dependent on local government continuous service.
- Local Government pension scheme (defined benefits scheme).
- Flexible working scheme.
- Subsidised train travel.
- Excellent working environment.
- Support for continuous professional development.
- Good work-life balance.
- Childcare voucher scheme (subject to Government amendments).
- Payment of professional or registration fees where these are required.
For an informal discussion on this role please contact Daniel Mays, Senior Facilities Manager by emailing daniel.mays@eastleigh.gov.uk. Please be aware the Council does not hold a visa sponsorship licence. Closing date: 28 November 2025. Interview date: 8 December 2025. To apply for this job please visit eastleighxcd.my.site.com.
