Uttlesford District is consistently identified as one of the best places to live in the UK. We’re ideally located, with easy access to London and Cambridge and an international airport on our doorstep, and yet, the district still retains its rural character, alongside its market towns and villages.
We are seeking an enthusiastic, highly motivated Head of Estates and Facilities to lead a multi-disciplinary team of twenty staff, many of whom are part-time. Working with your surveying team you will oversee the delivery of both reactive and planned repairs workload in relation to the properties and other assets owned by the Council. In addition, working with our tenant team, you will be responsible for all operational tenant engagement, liaison and support to those who operate from our building along with the Council owned commercial asset properties, which are spread across the United Kingdom and have a value in excess of £350 million. The role also includes the management of the facilities and cleaning team who work across circa 20 sites located around the district.
It is essential that you have a ‘can do’ attitude to work, be self-motivated, flexible, take responsibility for a varied workload, be an effective communicator and be committed to team working. Proven management experience is essential.
To apply, you must be able to demonstrate a minimum of 5 years’ equivalent related experience.
A full driving licence and access to a car available for work is essential. From time to time, there may be a requirement for some out of hours working.
Uttlesford District Council is a family friendly Council. We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance as well as offering a range of benefits including generous annual leave, plus bank holidays (pro-rata), leisure centre discounts, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and an online platform offering discounts from online retailers.
For an informal discussion regarding this post please contact Nicola Wittman, Director of Innovation and Commercialisation on 01799 510413.
To find out more and apply please visit https://www.uttlesford.gov.uk/jobs-careers.
The closing date for completed applications is Sunday 27 April 2025.
Interviews are to be held week commencing 6 May 2025.
CVs will not be accepted.
Uttlesford District Council is an inclusive employer and we welcome applications from all. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and proud to support our Care Leavers and the Armed Forces Covenant. Anyone disclosing a disability or is a Care leaver or is a member of the Armed Forces community (Veteran/Service leaver, Reserve Forces, or their Spouses/Partners or Cadet Force Adult Volunteer) whose application meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
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