Facilities and Compliance Manager
(Internal applicants only)
Permanent – full time position
Salary: UTC 9 (31-35) £41,771 – £46,142
Workplace benefits:
- Annual holiday entitlement of 23 days plus bank holidays (28 days after 5 years)
- East Sussex Local Government Pension scheme
- Access to WPA (NHS Top-up scheme)
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free parking
This is an exciting time to take on the role of Facilities and Compliance Manager here at Uckfield Town Council. The Town Council owns 10 buildings and has direct responsibility for the management of three buildings day to day (Civic Centre, Foresters Hall and Victoria Pavilion). Fixed assets also include streetlighting, and some street furniture.
With a culture of continuous improvement, a number of enhancements have been completed, or scheduled to be undertaken via our compliance and maintenance programmes. We are an ambitious organisation seeking to improve our existing facilities and to think longer-term about the ways in which our facilities can be reconfigured to support future growth within the town.
The role of Facilities & Compliance Manager will be responsible for leading the caretaking and cleaning team through the day to day facilities management of three buildings, as well as associated compliance, cleanliness and maintenance schedules.
This role will act as the lead for Health & Safety and be a key adviser to both staff and Councillors; ensuring the relevant risk assessments, policies, procedures and training are in place.
The Facilities & Compliance Manager will be responsible for informing and implementing the
decisions of the Town Council, to lead on improvements to our built assets and work with specialist trades and expertise to explore options for the development of refurbished and new facilities.
To apply for the position, please complete the attached ‘Notice of Interest’ form, explaining how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the person specification. Please send your completed form to the Town Clerk, by email at townclerk@uckfieldtc.gov.uk.
Deadline for applications: 12noon on Wednesday 29 October 2025
Interviews: AM on Wednesday 5 November 2025
