Property Services Manager

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Please apply online via the link provided.

Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Property Services Manager to join our Property Management Team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a Full-Time, Permanent basis.

As the Property Services Manager, you will be responsible for the management and delivery of the Council’s hard Facilities Management service to ensure the safe and effective operation of the Council’s corporate property portfolio. This will include managing the planned programme of capital investment, reacting to urgent maintenance requests, and ensuring compliance with statutory Health & Safety requirements.

You will also be responsible for the management of the Council’s Utilities Portfolio (Electricity Gas, Water and Oil), and work with others to develop and deliver sustainability and carbon reduction initiatives and projects across the Council’s property portfolio, ensuring alignment to the Council’s Asset Management Plan and Climate Emergency Action Plan.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of days 31 (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ An excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more! 

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the Council’s hard Facilities Management service to ensure the safe and effective operation of the Council’s corporate property portfolio including reacting to urgent maintenance requests and ensuring compliance with statutory Health & Safety requirements.
• Lead and manage the programme of planned minor capital investment in corporate Council properties, maintained schools and properties that subscribe to the Traded Service
• Manage the Property Services team, including Property Services specialists, in response to reactive property maintenance requests and issues, ensuring a professional and timely response to issues and the undertaking of works to a high-quality and in line with all legislative requirements
• Undertake sound financial management to; plan, set, monitor, and manage revenue budgets and small Capital works within the corporate estate.
• Oversee the procurement and management of external consultants and contractors to ensure an effective Hard FM service for service and term contracts, reactive repairs, statutory servicing and planned project work.
• Manage the Traded Services contract for Academy and Maintained Schools.

Candidate requirements:

• Degree-level, equivalent relevant professional qualifications or expertise
• Membership of, or working towards, a suitable professional body e.g. CIOB/ BIFM/ RICS/ CIBSE
• Sound specialist knowledge and understanding of health and safety issues, legislation and best practice
• Expert knowledge of CDM legislation and associated implementation of proposed works
• Specialist understanding of compliance issues particularly Health & Safety in buildings.
• Comprehensive knowledge of energy related environmental issues, including energy efficiency legislation and regulations

Our area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. 

We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Click the link below and apply today! Alternatively, for more information or to arrange an information discussion, contact Paul Simmons – Head of Property Management paul.simmons@wokingham.gov.uk. Strictly no agencies.

Closing date: Sunday 12th October 2025, 11pm

Interviews: Week Commencing 20th October 2025 (Subject to change)

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.