There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents, we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents, defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey, then this could be the perfect job for you.
Head of Facilities Management & Capital Projects
About The Role
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced facilities management professional to lead across a wide range of management functions. The post holder will be responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and managing the performance of our facilities management, construction, and schools functions. They will also oversee our ongoing transformation towards a corporate landlord model.
About The Candidate
We're looking for someone with significant experience in the built environment and property. The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of facilities management within the public sector and experience managing complex services at a senior level.
We expect our leaders to be brave, authentic, and inspiring. Our culture fosters great leadership development, nurturing, and thriving. Please refer to our Leadership Behaviour Framework, which outlines how these behaviors are integrated into all employee lifecycle stages.
Contact & Support
For an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Andy Kehoe at andrew.kehoe@wirral.gov.uk. If you are a Wirral resident, unemployed, or need help with your application, contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team at info@involvenorthwest.org.uk or call 0151 644 4500 or 0151 652 4349.
Working at Wirral
Our values are more than words; they reflect our pride, what matters to us, and how we behave. We prioritize staff wellbeing, recognize and reward excellence, and invest in our people’s growth. Benefits include staff discounts, a strong pension scheme with employer contributions, life cover, ill-health protection, flexible and hybrid working, family-friendly policies, and an annual leave starting at 28 days plus public holidays.
We foster an inclusive, engaged culture where everyone's voice is valued. We embrace diversity and support an inclusive environment that champions differences and a sense of belonging. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds who share our values to apply.
We aim to help you thrive at work and ensure our recruitment process is accessible. For any accommodations, contact recruitment@wirral.gov.uk. Employees in redeployment or who have left under EVR or VS schemes will be considered in accordance with policy. Applications close at midnight on the deadline, and early closure may occur if sufficient applications are received. Applications are only accepted via the online Jobs page after registration; postal applications are not processed. All interviewees must prove their right to work in the UK. The job description and supporting documents are available for download now, as they will not be accessible after the closing date. Recruitment agencies are not accepted unless otherwise specified.
How To Apply
Please apply online by clicking the link below.
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