Facilities Management Team Leader

Job Description

Come and work for an award-winning organisation!

We are an ambitious and forward-thinking council. We are committed to making Cheltenham a better place to live and work, enabling communities and businesses to thrive whilst protecting what is good about our town.

We aim to be an employer of choice where everyone is treated fairly and feels valued and respected. We aim to provide a stimulating and rewarding working environment that encourages our people to work together, provides opportunities for them to reach their full potential and achieve a healthy work/life balance.

Working at Cheltenham Borough Council means working as part of a committed, professional, and friendly team.

About the role

Cheltenham Borough Council manages some of the town’s most iconic and diverse properties, from council homes and commercial buildings to historic landmarks and leisure facilities. We’re investing heavily in both our buildings and our people, with major refurbishment projects, sustainability initiatives, and exciting new developments underway. This is your chance to be part of a dedicated Property Maintenance team making a real impact across Cheltenham.

We’re looking for a proactive, detail-focused Facilities Management Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day running of the Municipal Offices and support several other key sites. You’ll manage our Business Support and Cleaning teams, ensuring high standards across all facilities and you’ll play a key role in shaping safe, efficient, and welcoming spaces for staff, tenants, and the public.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy sooner than the advertised date.

What can we do for you…

An excellent pension scheme. You will be eligible to join the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
A generous holiday entitlement of 26 days (pro rata) rising to 31 days (pro rata) after five years (excluding Bank Holidays).
A flexible and agile working environment. We aim to provide opportunities to work from home or elsewhere and offer flexibility in working hours.
A comprehensive programme of learning and development.
Two days (pro rata) paid time off for volunteering.
Enhanced maternity and paternity schemes.
Access to free counselling services.
Upon successful completion of your probation period, you will then have access to our Healthcare Cashback Plan.
A cycle to work scheme.
Low-cost town centre parking.
A commitment to employee wellbeing.

Applications

To apply for this position please click on “apply now” at the bottom of this page to complete an application form and supporting statement together with your CV. Please tell us about your skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and how they meet the criteria listed above and in the job description/person specification. It’s important that we’re a good fit for each other, so let us know what’s important to you and why you want to work for Cheltenham Borough Council.

The council is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Posted by: Cheltenham Borough Council

Salary: £35,412 – £38,220 per annum

Closing Date: 08/09/2025

Location: Cheltenham

Category: Property & Real Estate