We are working with Bolton Council to find a Facilities Manager on an interim basis.
Job Type: Interim. Initial 3 months. After this you will be able to apply for the permanent role.
Location: Multiple sites across Bolton
Hourly rate: £25 per hour PAYE/£31.21 per hour Umbrella. Please let me know if your hourly rate expectations are different.
Hours: Full time
We are currently seeking an experienced and enthusiastic interim Facilities Manager to strategically and operationally manage multi-site Family Hub centres, resources, and support staff across Bolton. This interim role is a stepping stone to a potential permanent position for the right candidate, who will be responsible for developing a Facilities Improvement Plan, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing facilities budgets to create the best possible environment for children, families, and professionals.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Develop and implement a Facilities Improvement Plan across multiple Family Hub centres.
- Ensure health and safety compliance, conduct risk assessments, and oversee relevant projects.
- Manage facilities budgets effectively to enhance the environment for service users.
- Line manages support staff to create a high-performing team that anticipates and meets the needs of the service.
- Oversee the maintenance and upkeep of buildings and grounds.
- Manage emergencies and respond to urgent issues, including vandalism and remedial action.
- Ensure health and safety guidelines and procedures are compliant with current legislation.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Extensive experience in managing premises, people, and projects.
- Expertise in health and safety, statutory regulations, and best practices.
- Proven project management, business planning, and performance management skills.
- Strong managerial skills and the ability to work independently.
- Experience in facilities management.
- Ability to manage a supervisor who oversees a team of 15 caretaking staff.
- Practical skills to support staff development on a project basis.