Facilities Manager - Soft Services

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Soft Services Facilities Manager - Chester West & Chester Council Contract
Location Flexible | £30-£40/hour (Umbrella) | 3-Month Contract | Immediate Start

We're urgently seeking an experienced Soft Services Facilities Manager to support operations across the Chester West and Chester Council estate. This is a high-priority role requiring immediate availability.
The Opportunity
This is a strategic, day-to-day management role overseeing soft services across a diverse portfolio of 290+ council buildings, including offices, libraries, markets, gyms, and civic sites. You'll be the central point of coordination, ensuring services run smoothly and teams are supported.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 2 Cleaning Supervisors and a wider team of 40 cleaners
• Oversee delivery of cleaning, concierge, car park attendants, and building supervision
• Solve operational challenges quickly and effectively
• Maintain service standards across multiple sites with varied requirements
• Engage with stakeholders and ensure visibility at key locations (e.g. Chester Town Hall, Ellesmere Port Library)

What You'll Bring

• Strong background in facilities management, ideally within soft services
• Proven experience managing small teams and coordinating service delivery
• Excellent problem-solving and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently across multiple locations
• DBS clearance is required

Location & Working Style
You'll have flexibility to work from any council-serviced building, with preference for high-profile sites to maintain visibility and stakeholder engagement. The team is largely self-sufficient, so your focus will be on leadership and coordination, not hands-on delivery.
Contract Details

• £30-£40/hour (Umbrella)
• 3-month contract, with potential for extension or permanent placement
• Business casual working environment
• Teams interview, followed by immediate start

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