Senior Facilities Manager (Operations)

Job Introduction

Senior Facilities Manager

Location: Lincoln, with hybrid working and at least 2 days per week on-site

Salary: £54,143-£62,032

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Closing date: 27 September 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 12 October 2026

Join the Corporate Property service as a Senior Facilities Manager and become a key member of the Facilities Management leadership team.You will help manage and develop the Facilities Management function, leading the effective day-to-day delivery of services across a large and complex property portfolio. Working through an intelligent client model, you will help ensure the portfolio is safe, sustainable, efficiently managed and able to meet the needs of the Council and the communities its properties serve.

Why join us?

This role supports the delivery of services to the residents, communities and businesses of Lincolnshire through a Corporate Landlord model. You will contribute to organisational transformation and new ways of working, helping to maximise benefits and efficiencies for internal and external customers while maintaining a commitment to your own professional development. You will be expected to work in accordance with Lincolnshire County Council’s Core Values and Behaviours and Council policies.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Facilities and Workspace Management, you will provide leadership, vision and support to the Facilities Management team. You will guide and mentor colleagues through team coaching, while managing, delegating and coordinating a diverse range of activities to support effective and efficient service delivery. Acting within the Intelligent Client Function, you will manage the Facilities Management service provider through robust contract management principles. You will be a primary link between Council stakeholders and the service provider, building effective relationships across Council departments and monitoring delivery against the Facilities Management service contract. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead the delivery of Facilities Management services across the property portfolio, ensuring high standards of service, value, efficiency and business continuity.
• Manage and develop the Facilities Management function, including leading, coaching and supporting the team, overseeing emergency procedures and deputising for the Head of Facilities and Workspace Management when required.
• Oversee supplier and contract performance, working closely with the Facilities Management service provider and Commercial team to ensure compliance with NEC4 contract requirements.
• Manage operational and financial performance, including capital and revenue budgets, performance indicators, and programmes of building fabric, electrical and mechanical works.
• Provide professional Facilities Management expertise, preparing reports, presentations and briefing papers, while building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, regulatory bodies, consultants, emergency services, voluntary organisations and elected members.

The role also has responsibility for managing operational property risks, overseeing statutory duties and record keeping, supporting audits and ensuring facilities meet relevant legislation, policies and industry standards.

What we are looking for

You must have one of the following:

• A degree-level qualification in an appropriate field
• An HNC or HND qualification in an appropriate field
• At least five years’ experience in Facilities Management

You must also be a member of an appropriate professional body or institution. We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience of delivering Facilities Management services across a large and complex property portfolio through a contracted provider and intelligent client model.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of property and mechanical and electrical management systems.
• Experience of managing budgets and delivering multiple activities and smaller scopes of building fabric, electrical and mechanical works.
• The ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at different levels, constructively challenge others and influence successful outcomes.
• Excellent customer service and building-user liaison skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports and communicate effectively with building users and contracted providers.
• Experience of working effectively and professionally with statutory authorities.
• Knowledge of relevant property legislation and experience of applying it across a large and complex portfolio.

A NEBOSH General Certificate is desirable.

What we offer

• Salary of £50,788 to £53,165
• Full-time, permanent employment
• Hybrid working, with at least 2 days per week on-site in Lincoln
• 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Salary-sacrifice schemes, staff discounts, and health and wellbeing support

Ready to apply?

If you have the leadership, contract-management and operational Facilities Management experience needed to deliver services across a large and complex property portfolio, apply by 27 September 2026. Interviews will take place during the week commencing 12 October 2026.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you in the attached brochure.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Michelle Owens via email Michelle.Owens@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.