Summary
Area: Assets & Facilities Management
Salary: £47,181 - £49,282 per annum (+ pending pay award)
Hours: 37 per week
Closing Date: 09-Aug-2026@23:59
Description
An opportunity has arisen to join our Property Services Team as the Facilities Services and Projects Manager.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and coordinating the activities of the facilities/building services team to ensure that the Council’s operational portfolio (excluding Leisure Centres) is inspected, managed, maintained, monitored and compliant through the provision of health & safety, fire safety, asbestos, water hygiene and mechanical and electrical systems.
The role is varied; you will need to be a confident communicator with experience of working within Building Services. The ability to analyse performance data, lead or support cross-functional project teams and manage competing priorities is also essential as is the production of reports to senior management.
For a full list of responsibilities and requirements for the role, please refer to the supporting Job Description/Person Specification below.
Our offices are based in Arnold on the outskirts of the city of Nottingham in a pleasant ‘green flag’ parkland setting with good public transport links.
The role may involve entering Police offices within the Civic Centre, and the successful candidate will be required to pass NPPV Level 2 (Non-Police Personnel Vetting) checks before appointment to the post.
We offer excellent working conditions including a generous holiday entitlement, a comprehensive pension scheme and access to an Employee Assistance Programme, providing advice on a range of issues including financial and legal matters, and offer discounts on purchases from numerous retail outlets. We also offer employees significantly discounted gym membership at Gedling’s Leisure Centres.
If you would like more information about this role, please contact Azmat Mir at Azmat.mir@gedling.gov.uk.
Please note, you must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application; we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.
Closing date for completed applications is Sunday 9th August at midnight.
Person Specification
Key: D=Desirable, E=Essential, I=Interview, A=Application Form, T=Test, M=Medical
Relevant Experience
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Experience of using digital systems to support service improvement including Microsoft Office or equivalent digital tools. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Experience of analysing data to inform decision making and service improvement. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Experience of working within Building Services |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Experience of partnership working with external organisations or contractors. |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Experience of delivering or supporting projects within an operational or public-sector environment. |
Qualifications / Training
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (D) |
(A) |
Educated to degree level in a related building services field or have substantial work experience of building services |
| (D) |
(A) |
NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent recognised Health & Safety qualification). (training can be provided) |
| (D) |
(A) |
Project management qualification |
Job Related Skills
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Ability to analyse performance data and produce clear reports and recommendations. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and stakeholder engagement. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Ability to support or leading cross-functional project teams and work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, including internal services and external partners. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Ability to manage competing priorities and work independently using own initiative. |
| (E) |
(A/I) |
Knowledge of relevant construction-related activities, statutory and regulatory requirements, specifically for building management including compliance, planned routine and reactive maintenance and repairs legislation and guidance. |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Project planning and delivery skills, including managing scope, timescales and resources. |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Knowledge of project governance, risk management and reporting processes. |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Knowledge of Health & Safety legislation relevant to Building Services. |
| (D) |
(A/I) |
Knowledge of local authority operations and service delivery. |
Equal Opportunities
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(I) |
Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and the delivery of fair and accessible services. |
Gedling Manager
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(I) |
To be committed to the principles of the Gedling Manager and the Gedling Employee |
Work Circumstances
| Requirement | Assessment | Criteria |
| (E) |
(A) |
Full UK driving licence |
| (E) |
(A) |
Ability to work flexibly in line with project and service requirements. |
| (E) |
(A) |
Willingness to undertake training and development relevant to the role. |
Supporting Documentation
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