Post Title: Legionella Officer Team: Facilities Management (FM) Team Salary Range: Grade 11 - 39,152 40,777 (starting point depending on experience) Are you passionate about health and safety and ensuring statutory compliance across public buildings? This is a fantastic opportunity to join the FM Team at Bury Council. We are seeking a dedicated Legionella Officer to lead and manage our Legionella prevention strategy across all authority-controlled buildings and schools. This is a vital role within our Facilities Management team, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of building users through robust water hygiene practices. Key Responsibilities: Lead the Legionella Management contract and ensure compliance with statutory regulations. Oversee water hygiene risk assessments, monthly monitoring, and remedial works. Maintain and develop asset registers, risk management databases, and quality assurance systems. Provide expert advice, training, and support to internal departments, schools, and external stakeholders. Manage procurement, financial systems, and documentation related to Legionella prevention. Represent the council in investigations and liaise with statutory bodies including the HSE. What We re Looking For: Proven experience in Legionella management or water hygiene compliance. Strong understanding of health and safety legislation and risk assessment processes. Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage contracts, interpret technical data, and lead service improvements. Flexibility to work outside core hours and travel across the Borough. Special Conditions: Extended flexi-time scheme. Occasional evening meetings and emergency response duties. Travel across and outside the Borough (expenses paid in line with council policy). Why Join Us? You ll be part of a forward-thinking Facilities Management team, contributing to the safety and compliance of vital public services. We offer flexible working, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. For full details of the role and requirements please see the attached job description and person specification. For an informal chat regarding the role please contact Martin Stott - Programme Manager (Premises) m.c.stott@bury.gov.uk Normal hours of work are 37 hours per week flexible working scheme based around the usual business working week. If you would like to be considered for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application via Greater.jobs as soon as possible - the closing date for applications is 20th November 2025. Applications that meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview week commencing 8th December 2025. 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. To hear about the benefits for working with Bury Council, please visit A good employer | 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. 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 Martin Scot on m.c.stott@bury.gov.uk Interviews will be held week commencing 8th December.