Senior Area Facilities Officer

3 months Contract with a Local Authority

Umbrella - £31.89 per hour - Umbrella

Job Purpose

As a Senior Area Facilities Officer, you will support the delivery of Facilities Management services across Southwark Council's operational property portfolio. You will manage and oversee building-related facilities services, compliance, maintenance activities, service contracts, and operational standards to ensure council buildings remain safe, compliant, and fit for purpose.

Key Duties/Accountabilities

• Manage and support Facilities Managers across a portfolio of operational buildings.
  
• Act as the intelligent client for Facilities Management services.
  
• Ensure buildings are inspected, audited, and maintained in accordance with statutory requirements.
  
• Monitor building compliance, condition, safety, and maintenance standards.
  
• Respond to emergency and urgent property-related issues.
  
• Specify, commission, and oversee repair, maintenance, and improvement works.
  
• Lead the implementation and monitoring of Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  
• Manage customer and client relationships across council departments.
  
• Support the delivery of site-based facilities management services.
  
• Monitor and manage budgets of up to £250,000.
  
• Produce and analyse performance and financial information.
  
• Liaise with Building Surveyors, Architects, Quantity Surveyors, and MEP Engineers.
  
• Ensure Health & Safety, statutory compliance, and council policies are followed.
  
• Support reactive maintenance, minor projects, and ongoing facilities operations.
  
• Ensure operational buildings provide a safe and secure environment for staff and visitors.
  
• Support service improvement initiatives and business planning activities.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Previous Facilities Management experience.
  
• Experience managing operational buildings and property portfolios.
  
• Experience overseeing maintenance, repairs, and facilities contracts.
  
• Experience monitoring building compliance and Health & Safety requirements.
  
• Experience managing contractors and service providers.
  
• Experience managing maintenance budgets and expenditure.
  
• Experience developing and managing Service Level Agreements.
  
• Experience working within Local Government, Public Sector, Corporate Facilities Management, or a similar environment.
  
• Experience managing customer relationships and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Experience producing management information and performance reports.
  
• Strong knowledge of building operations, compliance, and property management.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Relevant Facilities Management, Property Management, Building Management, or Estates experience.
  
• Right to Work in the UK.
  

Additional Information to Note

• Working hours: 36 hours per week.
  
• Online interview.
  
• Interview Date: 29th September 2026.
  
• Supplier Submission Deadline: 28th September 2026.
  
• Experience managing large operational property portfolios is highly desirable.
  
• We work on bi-weekly payment schedule.
  
• Apply ASAP.