Building Management Officer

We are passionate about Doncaster - it’s a great place to live, do business and visit.

We have plenty to shout about – Doncaster is the UK’s best connected location, we have many major developments in the pipeline, a vibrant urban centre with a thriving arts and cultural scene, sport and leisure attractions, wonderful green spaces and a fascinating heritage. We firmly believe, as do our partners, that Doncaster is the place to be with a bright future and ambitions ahead of it. But don’t just take our word for it – anyone joining the council, can look forward to expanding their knowledge and skills in a dynamic, creative and nurturing environment while truly making a difference to the communities we serve.

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated individual to support the Council’s Corporate Landlord function within the Facilities Management Team and this is a great opportunity to develop your career in Facilities Management. The Corporate Landlord function has responsibility to ensure the portfolio of 80+ Council occupied properties provide a safe and modern workplace environment to deliver the Council’s primary activities. The work is challenging and varied and includes undertaking health and safety compliance audits, managing expenditure and providing specialist advice to building managers across a range of properties including Grade 1 listed buildings.

A good practical knowledge and understanding of building management is essential. We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable and resourceful person with the ability to work on their own initiative, prioritising and managing their own workload effectively. You will deliver a programme of work within budget and should have the ability to deal effectively and calmly with emergency situations. You should have achieved Level 3 NEBOSH General Certificate and NEBOSH Fire Safety & Risk Management Certificate qualifications and be willing to enhance your own technical knowledge; there are opportunities for further personal development. You should have proficient ICT skills, including Microsoft Office and computerised databases and there may be a requirement to work additional hours, which may include evenings and weekends, at designated sites.

In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, local government pension scheme and access to a range of staff discount and flexible benefits schemes. Visit our Working in Doncaster - City of Doncaster Council page to find out more.

Shortlisting will take place 28/6/2023

Interviews week commencing 3/7/23

For further details or an informal chat please contact Lisa Faulkner, Tel: 01302 735420, email Lisa.Faulkner@doncaster.gov.uk or Janine Porter, Tel 01302 737367, email Janine.porter@doncaster.gov.uk

The Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community where we strive to improve the quality of life for all. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share these commitments.