Farnham Town Council - Vacancy for a Business and Facilities Manager

Name of recruiting organisation

Farnham Town Council

Employed role/Volunteer role

Employed

Permanent role/Fixed term role

Permanent

Location:

While the role is mainly office based, visits to Council sites will be required on a regular basis

Salary:

£46,731 to £50,788 actual salary depending on knowledge & experience

Hours:

Full time – 37 hours per week

Core hours  9.00 am - 5.00 pm Monday – Thursday, 9.00 am - 4.30 pm Friday

Our council and the role:

Farnham Town Council strives to be the influential and effective voice for Farnham bringing together the views of all organisations working for the good of the town and enhancing the well-being of all the community.

Farnham Town Council aims to be an efficient and effective organisation providing high-quality, sustainable services and facilities for the residents and businesses of Farnham whilst addressing the climate challenge, with a strong and respected voice representing Farnham’s best interests.

The Council is ambitious for the future and is looking to recruit an enthusiastic ‘can do’ person with commercial experience to help Farnham take advantage of new opportunities and build on its present success as the current post holder leaves to take up a Town Clerk role elsewhere. The Council is looking to create better synergies working with principal authorities to meet the aspirations of the Farnham community and has some exciting projects planned.

Duties will include:

  • Managing horticultural and landscaping of Council owned green spaces
  • Farnham in Bloom
  • Projects (Buildings, IT, CCTV)
  • Facilities Contract Management including Public conveniences
  • Health and Safety
  • Asset management
  • Cemetery Management
  • Allotment Management
  • Performance manage the Outside Workforce Team

The ideal candidate will have/be:

Educational

Qualifications

Relevant professional qualification (e.g. Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) or the Institute of Surveyors, etc.)

Demonstrable practical experience in grounds, buildings maintenance, facilities management or project management.

Evidence of a commitment to continuing professional development.

Willingness to undertake Certificate in Local Council Administration.

Any grounds maintenance, buildings maintenance / management, project management or similar qualifications.

Management

Demonstrable ability to provide leadership to enable, motivate and develop a diverse team.  

An ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.

A proven track record of successful facilities management.

A commitment to the delivery of quality customer service.

Experience of working in partnership with a diverse range of people, community groups, public sector organisations, businesses and other councils.

Communication

Skills

Good professional oral, written and email communication skills, including an ability to relate to in an empathetic manner when communicating with staff, councillors, customers/users and community groups.

Ability to provide objective reports of matters appertaining to the Council’s facilities and assets.

Experience in marketing and promotion of facilities.

Knowledge and Experience

Demonstrable experience in the management and maintenance of land and buildings.

Excellent facilities management skills. 

Experience of managing projects and delivering results on time and within budget.

Experience of the practical application of Health and Safety and risk management requirements.

Knowledge/understanding of Burial law, cemetery code of practice and associated procedures.

Experience of managing full complex P&L across different diverse revenue streams.

Knowledge of the role of councils/local authorities.

Skills

An ability to work under pressure with changing priorities and timescales.

An ability to have difficult conversations both internally and externally exercising compassion and firmness in a caring and empathic form.

Ability to write reports relevant to the areas of responsibility.

An ability to take the initiative and devise creative solutions.

Information

Technology

IT literate with experience and practical ICT skills including in Microsoft Office packages and spreadsheets.

Finance

Experience of budget management and the preparation of budget estimates.

Other

Prepared to work out of office hours in order to attend events, Council meetings, Council business and civic functions.

Current driving licence and car owner.

Ability to operate with complete impartiality in a political environment.

Local knowledge

What we offer you in return:

Generous Local Government Pension Scheme

Public Holidays plus 2 extra statutory days

Annual Leave entitlement of 23 days with 3 additional days after not less than 5 years continuous service under one or more local authority at the date of appointment.

Some home working may be considered after the completion of a probationary period.

How to find out more details:

Email recruitment@chrgs.co.uk for a recruitment pack, which includes all the relevant information

Closing date:

9am on Monday, 6th January 2025

How to apply:

By completing and returning the application form included in the recruitment pack