Job Description

Salary

40,174 - 43,236 per annum

Contractual hours

37

Basis

Full time

Region

South

Date posted

13/01/2026

Are you ready to make a difference in how we manage and improve our facilities?

In this role, you'll be at the heart of delivering projects that keep our buildings safe, efficient, and fit for purpose. From supporting investment works like boiler replacements and solar PV installations to assisting with compliance audits and condition surveys, you'll play a key part in maintaining and improving our estate.

Your work will span a diverse range of sites - leisure centres, civic offices, and operational depots - giving you the chance to tackle varied challenges and make a tangible impact. You'll collaborate with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly, budgets are managed effectively, and statutory requirements are met.

You'll thrive in this role if you are:

Experienced in contract administration and project support within the building or leisure industry.


Have knowledge of health and safety legislation and building regulations.


Have strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.


A full driving licence and willingness to travel across sites.

What you'll be doing

Assisting with planned and reactive projects, from boiler replacements to solar PV installations.


Supporting compliance audits and condition surveys across Council facilities.


Helping deliver investment projects and monitoring maintenance obligations.


Working closely with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly and meet statutory requirements.

What's in it for you?

40,174 - 43,236 per annum


27 days annual leave plus bank holidays plus an additional 5 days for 5 years local authority continuous service.


Local Government Pension Scheme and AVC provision


Hybrid Working


Wide range of employee discounts at high street retailers, including supermarkets, stores and restaurants


A Cycle to Work scheme which could save you around 40 percent on cycles and accessories


Employee Assistance Programme (free 24 hour legal, financial and personal advice for employees).


Discounted membership at our Health and Leisure Centres across the district


If you have substantial experience in facilities services, including compliance and fire safety. we'd love to welcome you to our team.

About us.

As one of the largest districts in the country, with 6 towns and a close relationship with neighbouring conurbations, the New Forest provides a supportive environment in which everyone who works for us can help drive our aims.

At NFDC we believe that all our employees make a valuable contribution to the work of the council and that's why we encourage a trusting and open culture where each employee is supported and respected equally, where ideas are actively sought and self-development promoted. We also recognise the value of a highly motivated and engaged workforce and we actively promote a good work/life balance. We're keen to support career development and help all colleagues to be the best they can be.

We are proud of our values, please watch this short video to find out more. LEAF Learning Empathy Ambition Fairness (youtube.com)

If you're ambitious and passionate, are driven to deliver, and want to be part of our team, we welcome your application.

To view full details of what you can expect from working for NFDC and to view the full job description, please click on the candidate pack attached.

Click here to see why employees think that New Forest District Council is a great place to work:

Working for NFDC

This post requires a Basic DBS check to be completed.

After reading the job description of what the role will involve, if you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Samantha Wills, Service Lead - Estates, Valuation and Facilities: samantha.wills@nfdc.gov.uk or 02380 285871

Closing date:

11pm Sunday 25th January 2026

Interviews:

Wednesday 4th February 2026