Facilities Manager

1 week ago

Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk Jobs Direct Full time £47,781 - £52,413 per year
Description

  • West Suffolk Council

  • Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU

  • Salary: £47,181 - £52,413 per annum

  • Hours: 37 hours per week

  • Contract: Permanent

  • Reference: 0511

West Suffolk Council is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of the council's operational buildings. This role will be responsible for security, building maintenance, catering and the procurement of facilities management contracts. You will act as the liaison for tenants regarding office space allocation, offices moves and associated charges at West Suffolk House, Haverhill House and the Mildenhall Hub. 

As an experienced manager, you will plan, coordinate and manage the work of the facilities and technical support teams. This includes developing their skills and knowledge and maximising the potential of all staff to deliver a high-performance culture.

We are looking for a strong manager with proven experience in facilities management and a commitment to customer service delivery to a range of stakeholders and partners. 

Please refer to the job description and person specification for full details of this exciting opportunity.

Why work for us? Our benefits include:

  • holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 29 days after 5 years (pro rata if part time) plus bank holidays (with an option to buy up to 10 extra days each year subject to approval)

  • generous pension scheme – contribute between 5.5% and 6.8% (depending on your salary) and the council will contribute 26%

  • life assurance – a payment of three times your annual salary

  • essential car user allowance of £846 - £1,239 per annum (depending on engine size) 

  • flexible working options to enable work/life balance

  • agile working - ability to work in the office and from home 

  • access to a unique employee benefits package which includes discounts and cashback on supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, mobile phones, electrical goods, savings and loan schemes and many other products and services

  • salary sacrifice benefits including Cycle to Work scheme, Tusker Leased Car Scheme and SmartTech (buy the latest tech products interest free and repay through your monthly salary)

  • rail and bus staff discounts 

  • a range of Health and Wellbeing initiatives including an employee assistance programme

  • discounted membership at Abbeycroft Leisure centres

  • a culture of learning inspiring staff to focus on continuous learning

  • modern office accommodation.

To find out more:

For an informal discussion and further information please contact Robin Leeks, Service Manager (Property) on or email:

How to apply:

To apply, please visit our website.

Please note, we are unable to accept CVs, please follow the online application process to apply. 

Closing date: 14 December 2025.

Interview date: 19 December 2025.

West Suffolk Council has been rated in the top 10 district councils for climate action (Climate Scorecards 2023) and as a member of UK100 has demonstrated its commitment to a rapid transition to Net Zero with Clean Air in our communities. The council has declared a climate and biodiversity emergency and is committed to working towards net zero emissions by 2039. 

 

  • Maintenance Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Chestnut Group Full time £45,000 - £55,000 per year

    Maintenance ManagerChestnut - East of England At Chestnut, we bring people together to eat, drink, and stay in some of the most beautiful parts of the East of England. From our award-winning pubs with rooms to our Big Houses, everything we do is about celebrating local food, people, and places.We're growing fast - with more than 20 businesses and ambitious...

  • Cleaner

    2 weeks ago

    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom OCS Group Full time £15,000 - £25,000 per year

    About The Company:OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the...

  • Operations Hub Supervisor

    6 days ago

    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Havebury Housing Partnership Full time £363,692 per year

    We have an incredible new opportunity to join us as an Operations Hub SupervisorAre you a natural organiser who loves keeping things running smoothly? Take charge of our operational hub - from waste management to facilities - and make sure our technicians and operatives have everything they need to deliver excellence every dayWe own and manage c.8,000 homes...

  • Cleaning Operative

    1 week ago

    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom OCS Group Full time £12,000 - £17,000 per year

    OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we...

  • Security Weighbridge Operator

    6 hours ago

    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom EMCOR UK Full time

    Role OverviewLocation:British Sugar, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 7BBSalary:£29,961Working Hours:4 on 4 off (shifts of 6.45am - 6.45pm or 6.45pm - 6.45am)Contract Type:Permanent - Full TimeBenefits:20 days holidays, Discount Shopping, Learning & Development opportunities, Paid Volunteering Days, plus many moreAbout EMCOR UKAt EMCOR UK, we revolutionise...

  • Senior Physiotherapist

    5 days ago

    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom PhysioWork Full time £35,000 - £60,000 per year

    Company DescriptionPhysioWork is a dedicated team of experienced and qualified physiotherapists committed to providing exceptional care and rehabilitation. Registered with the appropriate professional bodies, we prioritize delivering personalized treatment plans tailored to meet individual needs. Our approach is patient-focused, ensuring quality care and...

  • Mobile Custodian

    2 weeks ago

    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk Jobs Direct Full time £25,989 - £28,598

    West Suffolk Council Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU Salary: £25,989 - £28,598 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Reference: 0494About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to join a recently restructured Facilities Management Team at West Suffolk Council as a Mobile Custodian. The role is based at West Suffolk House...

  • Mobile Custodian

    2 weeks ago

    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Suffolk Jobs Direct Full time £25,789 - £28,998 per year

    DescriptionWest Suffolk Council Address: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3YU Salary: £25,989 - £28,598 per annum Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Permanent Reference: 0494About the roleThis is an exciting opportunity to join a recently restructured Facilities Management Team at West Suffolk Council as a Mobile Custodian. The role is based at West...

  • Mobile Court

    5 days ago

    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom OCS Full time £20,000 - £40,000 per year

    About The Company:OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be f or our colleagues, customers and the...

  • Maintenance Operative

    1 week ago

    Bury St, Suffolk, United Kingdom Welford Healthcare Ltd Full time £20,000 - £30,000 per year

    Maintenance OperativeHours: Full Time, Monday to FridayLocation: St Peters Care Home, Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3RJIf you're proficient at maintenance and would like to work in a supportive and friendly environment, we can offer you a rewarding career.We are looking for a Maintenance Operative to assist in the safe, efficient running of our Nursing Home by...