Cleaning Services Improvement & Development Coordinator - Council Headquarters

Job Details

Grade: 6A

Hourly Rate: £16.56 - £17.91

Salary: £30,224.70 - £32,688.45 per annum

Contract Duration: Temporary Secondment Cover until 30/04/2027

Hours: 35

Role Purpose

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our existing team of Coordinators within the Facilities Service.

This seconded position will not only support the existing team but will also aid in the career development of the successful applicant by providing a hands on management experience within a Facilities environment.

The successful applicant will be responsible for the day to day operation of a defined geographical area of buildings that range from High Schools and Primary Schools, to offices, libraries and museums. It will involve the line management of 60+ front line staff including cleaners, Janitors and School Crossing Patrollers.

The role will be supported with further training that looks at:
Absence Management
Performance Management
Dealing with difficult conversations

Hours are flexible to meet the needs of the service and a vehicle will be provided to support the area that this post covers.

 

Essential

BICS and/or SVQ II in Building Cleaning Substantial relevant experience

A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post. * If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.

 

Informal Enquiries

Informal enquiries may be made to Charlotte Walsh at charlotte.walsh@scotborders.gov.uk.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.

Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.