Civic Recruitment Limited
Senior Area Facilities Officer
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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.
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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.
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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.
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