Assistant Facility Manager

Our Story: 

Halton is a vibrant local authority with a rich history and heritage, featuring two iconic bridges that connect communities across the River Mersey. Located in Cheshire, Halton boasts excellent transport links between Liverpool and Manchester, as well as close proximity to both Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester Airports.

Our progressive community strategy aims to bring about meaningful, long-term improvements that enhance lives. It’s an exciting time to join us as we develop new policies and transform the way people access services.

We are immensely proud that when asked what’s great about working for Halton, the most popular response from our workforce has been ‘our colleagues’. 

Assistant Facility Manager – Leisure Centres

Our Team

This is a new post for an Assistant Facilities Manager that wants to join our Active Halton Leisure Centres team with responsibility for maintaining Halton’s NEW £30 million pound asset, Halton Leisure Centre. 

We are looking for an Assistant Facilities Manager to join our team.  No two days will be same, so this role will be varied and will give you the opportunity to get involved in a wide range of activities.

The purpose of the role is to support in overseeing the day-to-day operational management and delivery of services, working alongside the Facility Manager and colleagues including to deliver a facility and services that keep the residents of Halton active.

The role is responsible for ensuring compliance with all statuary legislation, with specific line management responsibilities.  The successful candidate will work with colleagues from across the Authority to set and maintain standards within the service area.

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to work in a leisure environment, with the opportunity to gain further experience and personal development which will provide you with the opportunity for career progression. 

The successful candidate must hold a National Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ) and a Pool Plant Operating Certificate (PPO).

Our Offer:

Aside from working with a great team, our employees have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• A generous annual holiday allowance starting at 34 days per year (including bank holidays), increasing with long service
• Membership of our defined benefit, salary-linked Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with generous employer contributions
• 3 x Salary Life Cover via Local Government Pension Scheme
• Investment in your personal development
• Free Car Parking at HBC sites
• Flexible working arrangements
• Car leasing schemes

At Halton Borough Council we want to ensure that our communities are represented across our workforce and a vital part of this is to encourage diversity in all respects. We are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and tailored to best suit the needs and strength of the individual. This includes making adjustments for people with a disability, neurodiversity or with long-term health conditions. If you require accommodations, please reach out during the recruitment process so that we can make this the best possible experience for you – resourcing@halton.gov.uk

Your Contributions:

Accountable to the Facility Manager/General Manager, ensure that customers have a safe and enjoyable experience, and that standard of service meets with their expectations and those of the council.

To act in a first line supervisory role as part of a Facility Management Team at one of the Borough’s Sports Facilities and in the absence of the Facility Manager accept control of the building.

To assist in the efficient running of the facility and the supervision in all aspects of staffing, Health and Safety, customer care, administration and security.

Please refer to the attached Job Profile for further information about the role and our values.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. If you’re interested, please complete your application as early as possible.

We look forward to receiving your application!

For an informal discussion about this post, please contact Marc Jones (Sports Facilities  Manager) on 01928 712 051.

Interviews will be held in January 2025