Facilities Manager (Lea Green Centre)

Facilities Management Officer – Children’s Services (Lea Green Centre)

Grade 8 | Full Time | Includes evening & weekend working

Are you an organised, people‑focused leader with experience in hospitality or facilities management? Do you thrive in a busy, customer‑centred environment where no two days are the same?

Lea Green Centre is looking for a committed Facilities Management Officer to join our team and help deliver high‑quality catering, domestic and support services across our vibrant outdoor education centre.

About the Role

As our Facilities Management Officer, you will oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of catering, cleaning and domestic services, ensuring they meet quality standards and operate efficiently within set budgets. You will line-manage catering, cleaning and caretaking teams, providing clear direction, fair task allocation and supportive supervision.

Working closely with centre managers, visiting groups, staff and external partners, you’ll play a key role in keeping Lea Green running smoothly — from menu planning and allergen management to stock control, rotas, maintenance coordination and financial processes.

For an informal discussion please contact Pauline Dance or Vicky Green at Lea Green on [phone removed].

Provisional Interview Date : Week beginning 16th November 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

The job may require unsocial hours working including weekends and Bank Holidays. Payment arrangements will be detailed in any contract offer made.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.