Job Introduction
Location: Lincoln (hybrid working, 2+ days per week on-site)
Salary: £50,788 - £53,165 | Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Closing Date: 11th July 2025 | Interviews: 28th July 2025
Lincolnshire County Council’s Corporate Property team is seeking a motivated and experienced Facilities Management professional to join us as our new Senior Facilities Manager - Compliance.
This is a great opportunity to shape the delivery of compliance and safety across a large, varied property portfolio – ensuring our estate continues to support essential services across the county, including schools, fire stations, and care facilities.
About the Role
As Senior Facilities Manager (Compliance), you will lead on all aspects of property compliance across LCC’s corporate estate, acting as subject matter expert for key areas including gas, water, electrical safety, asbestos, and fire safety. You’ll manage a small team and oversee the delivery of compliance-related works through external contractors, operating in an intelligent client capacity.
Key responsibilities include:
Ensuring statutory and mandatory compliance across the estate, working within Health and Safety legislation
Managing audit programmes and follow-up actions
Monitoring service delivery performance from third-party suppliers
Championing a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and value for money
You’ll also provide professional advice and assurance to senior stakeholders, including internal services, schools, and partner organisations.
What We’re Looking For
We're seeking someone with:
Proven experience in Facilities or Property Management with a strong compliance focus
A relevant professional qualification and/or membership of IWFM or similar
Knowledge of risk management, contractor performance, and industry legislation
Excellent stakeholder communication skills and the ability to influence across levels
Experience delivering change and innovation within FM services
Why Join Us?
At Lincolnshire County Council, our scale and ambition mean you’ll find both challenge and opportunity. We’re committed to supporting your development and helping you thrive in a collaborative, supportive team environment.
We offer:
Flexible, hybrid working arrangements
Generous annual leave (28 days + bank holidays, with the option to buy more)
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
A comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice schemes, staff discounts, and health and wellbeing support
Find out more about our Rewards and Benefits.
Apply Now
Please apply by uploading your CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for the role. For an informal discussion, please contact Marie Marriott, Head of Facilities and Workspace Management, at marie.marriott@lincolnshire.gov.uk.
We look forward to hearing from you.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, before clicking apply.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.
Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
A Smarter Working Employer
We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.
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