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Facilities Team Leader
Job Description
Important Information for Current Barnet Council Employees
Where possible, employees who have access to Oracle are encouraged to apply via the Opportunity Marketplace (Internal Career Site). This helps to ensure applications are correctly identified as internal and avoids potential delays during the recruitment process.
About Barnet Council
Barnet is a borough with much to be proud of. Our excellent schools, vibrant town centres, vast green spaces and diverse communities all help make it a great place to live and work. As a council, we want to build on these strengths as we move into the future. We are growing and developing as an organisation to meet the challenges facing our borough and are committed to working with partner organisations and residents to make Barnet even better.
As an organisation, our staff are committed to Our Values: Learning to Improve, Caring, Inclusive, Collaborative — which drive everything we do.
About The Role
Facilities Team Leader (Deputy Facilities Manager)
To provide flexible facilities and maintenance services ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all Council buildings across the managed estate, including working a range of shifts — including weekends — that support building opening hours.
The postholder will:
- Supervise a small team of Facilities Assistants
- Deputise for the Facilities Manager as appropriate
- Ensure day-to-day Facilities operations are delivered in line with departmental plans
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About You
Requirements and Experience
- Demonstrated supervisory experience
- Experience working as a Porter/Handyman/Custodian, preferably in a public sector or comparable environment
- Ability to handle all types of parcels, packages, boxes, push trolleys, and navigate around Council premises
- Clear understanding of Health and Safety compliance within Facilities Management
- Experience operating within a customer service environment
- Proven expertise in using FM (Facilities Management) systems, including:
- Helpdesk
- ANPR (Automatic Number Plate Recognition)
- Access Control systems
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What We Offer
- 31 days annual leave, plus public and bank holidays
- Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, offering a retirement income and dependent security
- Work-life balance options, including:
- Hybrid working
- Flexitime
- Job sharing
- Home working
- Part-time opportunities
- A range of lifestyle discounts from major retailers, supermarkets, energy suppliers, and more
- Payroll benefits such as:
- Cycle-to-work schemes
- Eye care vouchers
- Travel and gym memberships
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Employee well-being training programs, including:
- Confidential employee assistance programs
How To Apply
- Ensure you read the job description and person specification carefully
- Start the online application form by selecting ‘Apply’
- For further information about the role, contact Sean Patten at: sean.patten@barnet.gov.uk
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- Be truthful
- Accurate and based on firsthand experiences
Consequences of Fraud: Plagiarism or misrepresenting others’ or AI-generated content will result in:
- Application withdrawal
- Potential escalation to counter fraud investigations
- Possible disciplinary action for internal candidates
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Safeguarding, Equality & Flexibility
Barnet Council prioritises:
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Safeguarding: Protecting children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All staff are required to share this commitment, with stringent safer recruitment processes, including:
- AI Detection Screening
- Biometric ID/Right to Work Checks
- Qualification and Registration Verification
- Up to 6 years of employment history and insights via Konfir
- Up to 5 years of employment references
- DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) Checks
- Credit Checks
- Social media, sanctions, and occupational health screenings
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Equality: Barnet is committed to equality of opportunity in services, promoting fairness in the workplace and diversity. All staff uphold these principles.
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Flexible Working: Hybrid, part-time, compressed hours, and other flexible arrangements are embraced to support work-life balance.
- Candidates are encouraged to discuss requirements during interviews.
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Disability Confident Employer: Barnet welcomes applications from all abilities.
- Reasonable adjustments will be provided. For support in applying or during the interview process, contact the lead contact listed in the advert. Additional resources are available through the Access to Work scheme.
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Probationary Policy: All roles are subject to a six-month probationary period, where suitability will be assessed.
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Application Closures: Vacancies may close before the stated deadline if sufficient applications are received. Apply as soon as possible for best consideration.
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Email Communication: Monitor your application account—including JUNK MAIL—for correspondence. If no updates within four weeks of the closing date, regrettably, you have not been shortlisted.
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