Assistant Team Leader

“Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.”

This vacancy is only available for those currently employed at Plymouth City Council in the Facilities Management Service. If you’re not employed in this service area, please do not apply, as your application will not be considered.

Assistant Team Leader

6-month Secondment

Do you want to work in an environment where no day is the same, where your excellent customer care and communication skills will be utilised to ensure the smooth running of the service.

Are you able to think on your feet in a fast paced and reactive environment where you will be challenged with varied demands in respect of building safety and customer needs.

They look no further as an exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the Facilities Management team.

You will be working as part of the Soft FM management team and play a key part of delivering the diverse service which will include supervising an operational service area or team to keep our corporate buildings a safe environment for staff, visitors and members of the public to use.

You will need to be able to work flexibly outside of usual office hours as required, which may require evening and weekend working to support multiple venues and supporting out of hours events

You will need to be able to travel to various sites across the City. The ability to drive is essential and a vehicle can be made available for your use

To apply you will need to demonstrate you have the essential experience and job knowledge shown in the role profile.

Where a high number of eligible applicants meet the essential criteria, we may undertake a further shortlisting exercise to identify those who best demonstrate the essential criteria for the role.

If you would like more information about this role please call Ann Thorp on 01752 307628.

Closing date:- Monday 02 November 2026

Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation

As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.

“Plymouth City Council is proud to be an Age Friendly Employer. We encourage applications from talented people at every stage of their career.”