Facilities Manager (R)
About the Role
The Facilities Manager is responsible for leading the delivery of safe, effective and compliant facilities management services across Sefton Council's portfolio of civic buildings. The postholder will ensure that buildings remain operational, accessible, secure and maintained to a high standard in support of Council services and community use.
Reporting to the Head of Facilities Management & Building Services, the Facilities Manager will manage facilities staff, contractors and service providers, monitor statutory compliance, oversee maintenance programmes and support the effective utilisation of Council assets.
The successful candidate will provide leadership across multiple sites, managing operational performance, budgets, compliance requirements and customer relationships whilst identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and value for money.
The key responsibilities include:
- Lead the operational management of civic buildings, offices, town halls, one stop shops and public-use facilities.
- Manage facilities staff, including Facilities Officers and Civic Building Attendants.
- Ensure buildings are safe, secure, accessible and fit for purpose.
- Manage planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance services.
- Monitor contractor performance, service standards and contract compliance.
- Ensure statutory compliance relating to fire safety, asbestos, legionella, electrical safety, gas safety and health and safety.
- Manage facilities budgets and identify cost efficiencies.
- Support capital projects, refurbishments and accommodation changes.
- Lead office moves and workspace management initiatives.
- Develop positive relationships with service users, elected members, contractors and partners.
- Promote environmental sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives.
- Manage complaints, service requests and customer feedback effectively
- The ability to prioritise tasks effectively and efficiently
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Handling sensitive information with the highest level of confidentiality and discretion
- Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office package including Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, Excel etc.
- Please see Appendix A (page 10) for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.
The closing date for this vacancy is Friday 14th August 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received). Provisional interview dates are Thursday 20th August 2026.
Equal Opportunities
Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.
We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.
GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME
Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.
If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.
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How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please fully complete the online expression of interest.
