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 r...