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Job reference REQ00000016424
Date posted 06/03/2024
Application closing date 17/03/2024
Location FURNESS OR SOUTH LAKES
Salary \xc2\xa344,428 to \xc2\xa345,441
Package


Contractual hours 37
Basis Full time
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Facilities Manager - WMF942e

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Facilities Manager \xe2\x80\x93 WMF942e

Salary: \xc2\xa344,428 - \xc2\xa345,441
Hours: 37
Location: Penrith/Kendal/Barrow (To be confirmed)
Contract: Permanent
About this opportunity
The recruitment to this key post within the Corporate Asset Team is essential to the implementation of an integrated Facilities Management Team within Westmorland & Furness Council.
The team will focus on providing consistent management and co-ordination across buildings working in collaboration with the Corporate Landlord Function, Building Compliance and Corporate Health & Safety to ensure compliance with all relevant statutory regulations and building based legislation.
We are looking to appoint an innovative, forward thinking, and knowledgeable individual to assist the Corporate Landlord on providing a workplace environment that is an exemplar of best practice, build on continuous improvement and advocate new processes that will improve operational outcomes and customer experience.
The successful candidate will assist the Corporate Landlord with the strategic leadership and management responsibility for all the of the Soft Facilities Management Service. You will have the skills and ability to formulate and deliver facilities led communications and initiatives to engage customers/building users on often challenging issues; demonstrate a good knowledge of H&S and building regulations as it relates to Facilities Management and working with the Building Compliance Team and Corporate H&S ensure compliance with all relevant statutory regulations.
Working in collaboration with Senior Managers you will be expected to advocate clear programmes of work including transformation, improvement and decarbonisation activities displaying strong organisational skills, determination and demonstrating an elevated level of understanding of customer service and satisfaction.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 17th March 2024
Interview date: 21st and 22nd March 2024
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

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