Area Support Officer

Role overview

As an Area Support Officer within Lancashire County Council’s Property Services Building Surveying Team, you will help deliver a reliable and high-quality cleaning and grounds maintenance service through both internal teams and external providers.

Key duties

You will oversee contracts for clients in your designated geographic area, making sure contract information is accurate, current and useful. Where issues, mismatches or disputes arise, you will work to resolve them efficiently.

You will also give technical guidance on building cleaning, caretaking and grounds maintenance matters to schools and other establishments, while supporting the ongoing growth of related support services.

To keep the contract management process running smoothly, you will coordinate closely with building surveyors, service providers, contractors, stakeholders and the business support team so that information remains correct and up to date.

Sector knowledge

The role requires a solid understanding of cleaning and grounds maintenance operations, particularly within school environments, including how these services are managed and delivered.

Employment details

This is a permanent full-time position, working 37 hours per week. The salary range is £32,061 to £36,363 per annum.

International sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

Additional information

Lancashire County Council describes itself as a diverse employer that supports staff development and promotes a flexible, encouraging workplace focused on job satisfaction and quality public service.

You will need access to a car for this post and the vehicle must be insured for business use. Candidates who cannot drive due to a disability may still be considered.

The council may close the vacancy before the stated closing date if enough suitable applications are received.

Applicants are asked to upload a supporting statement showing how they meet the role criteria.

Closing date: 12 July.

For an informal discussion, contact Mark Hodges, Contracts Manager, at mark.hodges@lancashire.gov.uk.

Benefits

Lancashire County Council offers a range of employee benefits, which are available on its vacancies website.