Assistant Group Manager (Facilities Management) - GLA14650

Glasgow Loves Christmas; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Glasgow is seeking an Assistant Group Manager in Facilities Management. The role involves overseeing maintenance and repairs for council properties, requiring strong communication and planning skills. Applicants should hold a relevant qualification in building or have substantial experience in facilities management, alongside a valid driving licence. Opportunities exist for professional development and membership in relevant bodies is desirable. The position is full-time with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management or similar roles.
• Understanding of Health and Safety principles.
• Full driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of GCC establishments.
• Manage competing work priorities and resources.
• Influence and communicate with professional officers.

Skills

Communication skills

Planning and management

Budget management

Education

Recognised qualification in building or related discipline

Membership of a professional body (desirable)

Job description

# Assistant Group Manager (Facilities Management)Ref no:: GLA14650Published:: 05/12/2025Closes:: 04/01/2026Location:: Exchange House, 231 George St, Glasgow, G1 1YUSalary:: £53,515.12 - £62,125.73 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 35 hours per week## Job DescriptionReporting to the Group Manager, you will be the essential link between Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability (NRS) Asset Management and Glasgow City Council (GCC) Services to oversee the maintenance and repairs, including statutory maintenance, of all GCC establishments.It is essential that you have either a recognised qualification in building or building services related discipline or have significant verifiable experience in these fields. You should understand the principles of Health & Safety and Security Risk analysis and management methodologies. You also require a full, current driving licence.You should be able to communicate effectively at all levels and plan ahead, managing competing work priorities and resources. You will have the ability to influence and communicate effectively with professional officers and consultants in a project context and manage budgets and analyse financial information.It is desirable for you to have Membership of an appropriate professional body, Health and Safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH and Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management qualifications or similar.## Application PacksWe want everyone to be able to apply. If you need the Application Pack in another format, like Braille, large print, or another language, please call us on 0141 287 1054.If we need to post it to you, we’ll send it by second-class mail within three working days. Please allow enough time to complete and return your application before the closing date. If you think you might need more time because of accessibility needs, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.There are also a number of Accessibility Tools compatible with the myjobscotland website which may assist you with your application. More information on these can be found at https://myjobscotland.gov.uk/accessibility-statement.## Further Information**Please note that Glasgow City Council is currently completing a Job Evaluation exercise and introducing a new pay and grading structure which may impact on current salaries quoted in job adverts, see**For further information about working for us please refer to our website## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement