SALARY NJC
LC2 (29-32) £37,336-40,221 + BENEFITS
BASED AT SCHOOL GREEN CENTRE, SCHOOL GREEN, SHINFIELD, RG2 9EH
Shinfield Parish Council is seeking to appoint a new Facilities Manager.
Shinfield is a large parish within the county of Berkshire, just south of Reading and includes the communities of Ryeish Green, Spencers Wood, Three Mile Cross, Shinfield Village, Grazeley and Shinfield Rise.
The Parish Council currently manages and supports a wide range of public facilities and services. Our buildings include the two-year-old School Green Centre, Spencers Wood Pavilion, and the one-year-old Manor Ground Pavilion. We also manage allotments, street furniture, recreation grounds and playgrounds.
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all our facilities and assets within the parish.
This vacancy comes at an exciting time for the Parish. The Council is currently working on –
⮚ The redevelopment of Millworth Recreation Ground sports facilities
⮚ Taking on High Copse Pavilion when completed in late 2024 and will become a community hub and
⮚ Accommodating state of the art cinema equipment and seating in the School Green Centre
The new Facilities Manager will be required to manage all our facilities proactively and ensure we adhere to current legislation and best practice. You will also be responsible for managing the grounds maintenance team and allotments officer and once appointed, sports development coordinator(s).
Whilst we prefer candidates with local government experience, the council are open to the background of the applicants provided the candidate can demonstrate relevant transferable skills at a management level in staff leadership and facilities management.
We are looking for a highly organised and motivated individual, who is available to work flexibly and attend some evening meetings. Driving licence & use of own car essential.
To apply, please write a covering letter to accompany your CV and send to clerk@shinfieldparish.gov.uk
Closing date: 19th April 2024
Interviews: 26th April 2024
