About the role Post Title: Area Facilities Officer Team: Facilities Management We are on the lookout for a proactive and passionate Facilities Officer to join our dynamic FM team In this hands-on role, you ll be at the heart of building compliance, maintenance coordination, and facilities operationsensuring our sites are safe, efficient, and fully functional. From managing contractors to conducting inspections, your work will directly impact the wellbeing of our teams and the performance of our buildings. What You ll Do: Oversee day-to-day facilities operations across multiple sites Ensure full compliance with health & safety and statutory building regulations Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance Support sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives Be a key player in creating safe, productive environments What We re Looking For: Experience in FM or building compliance Strong organisational and communication skills A problem-solver with a hands-on approach Passion for making buildings work better for people Ready to build a better future with us apply now and make your mark in FM The Key responsibilities for the role are outlined in the attached Job Specification alongside the key requirements criteria. Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week based around the usual business working week. Dependent on service requirements, you may be required to work on a rota basis. Flexi scheme is in operation, working hours are 9-5 based in Bury Town Hall. Employee Benefits include: Local Government Pension Scheme. A range of attractive work/life balance policies in place together with a number of employee benefit and health and wellbeing offers including employee assistance programme. 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after 5 years Fantastic training and development opportunities Employee discount scheme which provides discounts with local business within the borough as well as a cycle to work scheme and car lease scheme We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities, and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore, we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria. About Bury The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. Appointment may be subject to a satisfactory disclosure at the appropriate level under the Disclosure and Barring Service. In line with safer recruitment, please ensure that your application/CV covers your full employment history and there is a reason noted for any gaps in employment. Successful candidates will be asked to provide relevant references for the past ten years and character references will not be accepted. Please note we are unable to support with sponsorship at this time. As a Corporate Parent, ensure that the work and services you deliver considers our care experienced young people, promotes their life chances empowers them to influence the policies, services, and decisions that affect them, champions their rights, and ensure they grow up in the best possible way Benefits of working for Bury Council To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit Bury - Home | greater.jobs We support employees to work with agility, where appropriate for the post and service requirements. We are committed to Bury being an equal society that recognises values and embraces all people, regardless of any difference, for the skills, abilities and experiences they bring into the workforce and the wider community. Therefore we guarantee an interview for disabled people, looked after children/ care leavers, armed forces personnel (including reservists and veterans) and carers of adults or disabled children if they meet the essential criteria. If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the About You or Supporting Statement section of your application. Next steps For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Paul Bolton on 0161 253 5261. Interviews will be held on 2nd February 2026