Facilities Manager – Operations, Technical Support

Lake Champlain Chamber

Facilities Management professional providing leadership for operational teams and ensuring compliance with legislative obligations. Join the Senior Management Team in Preston, Lancashire overseeing council facilities.

Posted 6/1/2026full-timePreston • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £46,142 - £51,356 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic leadership to FM operations teams in delivering a portfolio of corporate buildings that is fully compliant with legislative obligations, applicable standards, and codes of practice.
Lead or direct facilities related initiatives to realise improvements, efficiencies or best practice in FM operations, compliance, health, safety, environment, and accessibility.
Lead on the development of risk assessments relative to fire safety, security, and health and safety generally, as required by relevant legislation.
Develop and implement robust policies, procedures, processes, instructions and guidance as required to ensure continuous and consistent compliance with workplace and premises related legislative duties, with corporate health and safety guidance and premises management standards, and with industry best practice.
Lead on the integration of the Council's chosen Property Asset Management System within FM Service operations to achieve strategic business objectives in relation to operational efficiency and premises compliance.
Comprehensively monitor, audit and report on premises compliance across the FM managed property portfolio and provide assurance reports as required.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Professionally qualified / degree (or equivalent) in Facilities Management of a relevant property discipline with substantial experience OR substantial vocational experience at a senior level demonstrating professional growth and development through progressively demanding roles in facilities management or estates/property management.
In-depth knowledge and extensive experience in the delivery of FM services in accordance with relevant legislation and current industry standards.
Proven track record in developing and managing operational service delivery, including contract and project management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk assessmentsfire safetysecurity managementhealth and safety compliancepolicy developmentprocedures implementationprocess managementauditingreportingcontract management

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipteam managementcommunicationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsinitiativebest practice developmentefficiency improvementcompliance assurancestakeholder engagement

Certifications

degree in Facilities Managementprofessional qualification in property discipline