Operational Support Officer (Full Time) (Permanent)

Renfrewshire Council is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and skilled individual who can demonstrate the necessary skills and experience to manage teams to deliver a high quality, modern Soft Facilities Management Service, inclusive of cleaning, catering & janitorial services within schools, nurseries, offices and HSCP premises across Renfrewshire. You will manage all aspects of the Soft Facilities Management service, within a defined geographical cluster area.

You will have experience of delivering a Soft FM service and experience of partnership working. You must hold a REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate or equivalent, or be willing to work towards this qualification. It is essential that you have effective working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other relevant IT systems. and be an effective communicator, orally and in writing the proven ability to tailor communications depending on the audience and have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with managers, staff and other stakeholders. Effective interpersonal skills and have the ability to deal with conflict situations in a calm and constructive manner, as well as the ability to use your own own intiiative to ensure work is completed to tight deadlines is essential. It is desirable that you have an SVQ3 in Facilities Management or are willing to work towards the qualification. A driving licence and the ability to work on a flexible basis is essential for the role.