Facilities and Contracts Manager

• Directorate: Regeneration, Housing and Environment
• Pay Level: 9 £54,556 – £60,085 fully inclusive of Local Weighting Allowance
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: 37 hours per week
• Location: Observatory House/ Slough Hybrid (minimum 2 days per week in the office)
• DBS requirement: Basic

What You’ll Be Doing

To lead and manage facilities operations and property contracts across council properties, ensuring compliance, value for money, and high‑quality service delivery. The role combines strategic facilities management with contract governance, covering capital programme, maintenance, statutory compliance, and supplier performance.

Our Council

Our vision is to make a difference to our communities and our environment. All of our employees contribute to delivering services to local people – either directly or by supporting colleagues. We celebrate diversity and strive for our residents to enjoy fulfilling, prosperous, and healthy lives.

What We Offer

We offer a supportive place to grow and develop your career with a real opportunity for your input to be valued and heard. Ambition and innovation will be required now more than ever, and you will join a friendly and collaborative environment where you are encouraged to thrive. We understand that everyone has different needs and circumstances, and we are committed to offering flexible and hybrid working arrangements that help you achieve the best work‑life balance and accommodate different working patterns. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave (not including Bank holidays), rising to 30 days between 2–5 years’ service and 33 days after 5 years’ service.
• The Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Ability to engage with wellbeing initiatives and be a member of our various employee networks, which celebrate and promote equality.
• Tax‑free childcare and childcare services.
• Season ticket loan to help cover the cost of travel to and from work.

Accessibility And Support

Slough Borough Council is an inclusive employer. We are keen to support you to feel comfortable throughout the application and interview process. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments for the interview, please contact our Recruitment Team.

Right to Work and Checks

All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK. If you require sponsorship, please contact the Recruitment Team before submitting an application. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All posts will be subject to satisfactory pre‑employment checks.

How We Recruit At Slough Borough Council

At Slough Borough Council, we’re moving Forward Together. We believe in our people, our purpose, and our progress. We have created a unified set of core skills to help you understand what we value and will form part of your interview with us.

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