Job description

Job Summary

South Lanarkshire Council seeks a Facilities Officer to assist the Business Adviser in delivering effective and high-quality Facilities Management services. This role primarily oversees frontline operations including catering, cleaning, and janitorial support across more than 20 schools within the South Lanarkshire region.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the delivery of catering, cleaning, and janitorial services to schools.
Supervise and coordinate a workforce of approximately 250 employees.
Oversee financial management and budget control related to facilities services.
Collaborate with Heads of Premises and other clients to ensure smooth facility operations.
Ensure compliance with relevant legislation concerning Nutritional Standards and Food Safety.

Working Hours and Location

The position is based at Council Offices, Almada Street, Hamilton, ML3 0AA, working 35 hours per week from Monday to Thursday 8:45am to 4:45pm and Friday 8:45am to 4:15pm.

Salary

The role offers an annual salary between A347,611 and A348,633.

Application Instructions and Conditions

Applications must be received by Sunday 23 August 2026 at 11:55pm.
Applicants should not submit a CV as it is outside the submission process; additional supporting documents may be uploaded.
Internal candidates must apply through the internal Opportunity Marketplace.
Shortlisted candidates may need to assist in completing recruitment checks promptly, or risk withdrawal from the process.
Canvassing Council members or employees may disqualify applicants.

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

The post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
It is a regulated role involving children, compliant with the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020; applicants barred from working with children cannot apply.
Successful candidates must join the PVG Scheme or complete a PVG Scheme Update check beforehand.
Where applicable, Overseas Criminal Records Checks are required for candidates born or who lived/worked outside the UK for 12 continuous months in the last 10 years, with official documentation provided and translated into English.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

The Council values equality, diversity, and inclusion, actively encouraging applications from all community sectors, including under-represented groups such as disabled individuals, care-experienced people, ethnic minorities, military service members, and new Scots. The employer adheres to the Disability Confident scheme and UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, guaranteeing interviews when essential criteria are met.

Employee Benefits

Participation in an acclaimed local government pension scheme with optional Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC).
Up to 33 days of annual leave plus up to 10 public holidays.
Occupational sick pay.
Family-friendly policies including flexible working arrangements and enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
Employee discounts such as cinema offers.
Additional support schemes including Cycle to Work, physiotherapy, and an Employee Assistance Program providing practical and emotional help.

Facilities Officer