Local Government South East
Team Leader (Facilities Management, Small Projects)
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Team Leader (Small Projects)
Location: Canterbury, Kent
Salary: £48,963.69
Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time
Posted: 4 hours ago
Closing Date: 26 October 2026
About the Role
Canterbury City Council is a progressive local authority with a diverse portfolio of housing properties and commercial buildings. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join the Facilities Management team as Team Leader (Small Projects), responsible for housing capital programmes, void properties, and key investment projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Small Projects team, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to agreed quality standards.
- Manage the Council's voids programme, improving turnaround times and ensuring properties meet void standards.
- Oversee operational delivery of housing capital investment programmes, including kitchens, bathrooms, windows, and doors.
- Take responsibility for delivering key compliance-related programmes, including fire safety, asbestos, and void property works.
- Work with Contracts Officers and delivery partners, providing technical expertise in specification development, procurement activities, and contract management.
- Shape long-term asset investment strategies, providing professional and technical input into future programmes of work.
- Ensure value for money is achieved through effective procurement, project delivery, and contractor management.
- Collaborate with other Team Leaders to ensure resilience and collaboration across the Facilities Management service.
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Working Pattern
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays
- Contract: Permanent full-time
- Leave: 23 days of annual leave (increasing to 28 after 5 years) plus a full week off over Christmas
Qualifications
- Member of a relevant professional body (e.g., CIBSE, RICS, CIOB, CABE, CIH)
- Degree in a subject covering Construction or housing (e.g., Building Surveying, Building Service Engineering)
- IOSH Managing Safely qualification or equivalent
- A level 4 housing qualification or willingness to undertake one
- Full driving licence and access to a vehicle
Experience
- Strong knowledge of planned maintenance and capital investment programmes.
- Experience in social housing and local authority asset management.
- Understanding of statutory and regulatory landlord responsibilities.
- Knowledge of construction methods, building services, and maintenance operations.
- Experience in procurement, contract management, and performance monitoring.
- Experience in delivering repairs and maintenance services within social housing or a similar environment.
- Experience in managing investment programmes and small projects.
- Experience in leading and motivating high-performing teams.
- Experience in producing reports and presenting information to various stakeholders.
- Experience in driving continuous improvement and delivering value for money.
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Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional Registration Fee covered
- Opportunities for training and development
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local government pension scheme
- Employee perks and discounts
- Free use of Canterbury’s Park and Ride
Application
For an informal chat about the role, contact Kristian Phillips, Senior Repairs and Operations Manager, at 07562168605.
To apply for this job, please visit ce0551li.webitrent.com.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Canterbury City Council is committed to promoting equality and diversity. All applications are anonymised for the shortlisting panel, ensuring merit-based assessment.
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