Our Values

It’s great to know that you are interested in working with us at Coventry City Council. As a prospective employee, it is important that everyone who works for us is committed to our One Coventry values and shares our commitment to becoming a more diverse and inclusive organisation. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

If you are interested in leading from the front and making a difference, then this role within Facilities Management (FM) could be what you are looking for to take your career to the next step. FM are the operational estate property owners and operators, with circa 160 operational properties, 102 supported temporary accommodation units and a further 50 residential property acquisitions in the pipeline. Our approach is always evolving, and we are looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual with a proven track record to join us and make that difference. 

What is the job role?

We are looking to recruit an experienced Facilities Manager to lead on our Housing & Homeless portfolio. In this role you will oversee the management of a large number of supported and temporary accommodation properties across the city.

You will be responsible for leading on obtaining and interpreting pre-acquisition reports such as structural and drainage to gauge pre-purchase viability. You will lead on the refurbishment of acquired properties ensuring value for money and delivered on time and within budget. You will lead a team of facilities staff, ensuring the portfolio is effectively managed. You will be responsible for ensuring high levels of tenant satisfaction are maintained, through the effective functioning of the buildings and facilities, delivering safe, secure accommodation for tenants.

Other duties include:

• Managing “soft” and “hard” FM related services, contracts and projects
• Carrying out inspections and surveys of properties both pre-acquisition and purchased
• Managing day to day services including void turnovers, compliance and occupier support
• Ensuring statutory compliance such as health and safety, fire, asbestos, gas, electrical
• Preparing monthly management accounts
• Monitor life cycle condition of the estate
• Contributing and supporting towards the management of the operational estate when required
• Be part of the emergency out of hours duty rota for both the housing and operational estates
• Working with local residents, law enforcement and other authorities as appropriate.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

To apply for this role:

• You must have either a FM or property related qualification or significant career experience within the FM or property sector.
• Extensive H&S knowledge including a health and safety qualification
• You will be an individual who is able to oversee other team members and external contractors and step up to the mark when required
• You must be confident that you are someone who can manage and work within a challenging and diverse property portfolio, minimising void rates through efficient operation, preserving the fabric of the assets and make certain compliance with all aspects of Health and Safety 
• Working Knowledge of building systems and M&E plant
• Financial and Budget Management skills
• Positive attitude towards helping people to overcome Homelessness 
• A valid full UK driving licence.

If you feel that this is you then we want to hear from you. For an informal conversation about the role, please contact the hiring manager scott.morris@coventry.gov.uk

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

Interview date(s): 12th May 2022

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!

There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and it was the UK City of Culture 2021. We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons as you can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.

We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.

As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.

Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Opportunity for Salary Match and Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 
• Lifestyle savings
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes; Car Scheme, Cycle to work and more
• Interest-free travel loans
• Payroll giving scheme
• Workplace parking scheme
• Maternity, paternity and adoption Leave
• And much more

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