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Are you an experienced facilities professional looking for your next challenge?
Pertemps is proud to be working with our public sector client to recruit a Facilities Team Leader on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality facilities management services across Edinburgh.
Location: Central Edinburgh (with travel across the city)
Hours: 36 hours per week (flexibility required)
Pay Rate: 20.83 per hour
Duration: 12 weeks with possible extension
Driving Licence Required
Start Date: ASAP
Why Join This Role?
- Make a real difference by supporting schools, community centres, offices, and other public buildings across Edinburgh.
- Step into a leadership role where you'll manage people, services, and contractors, helping to shape and improve service delivery.
- Be part of a supportive, established team, with your own dedicated area of responsibility.
- A varied role where no two days are the same - from planning and compliance to staff management and stakeholder engagement.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Leading, organising and delivering high-quality facilities services to agreed standards.
- Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, legislation, and internal procedures.
- Proactively driving continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Managing and coordinating sub-contractors and in-house staff.
- Attending meetings and reporting on your area's progress.
- Keeping the asset register accurate and up to date.
- Liaising with colleagues, stakeholders and contractors to maintain excellent relationships.
- Escalating and resolving issues where required.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in a facilities management leadership role.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
- Strong IT skills and confidence using digital systems.
- Flexible, proactive approach with problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Please note: The successful candidate will need to obtain a PVG Membership (59 for new applications / 18 for updates).
Interested?
If you're ready to step into a role that offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to make a positive impact in your community, apply online today - we'd love to hear from you!
