Facilities Manager
Starting salary: £39,513 (24/25 – new year TBC), pro rata
Permanent | 30 hours per week (flexible working available)
No agencies please.
Frome Town Council is looking for an experienced and committed Facilities Manager to join our team.
Do you have substantial experience in facilities or property management? Can you communicate clearly and work well with a wide range of people? Do you understand compliance, health and safety and sustainability in property contexts? Are you practical, organised and able to manage multiple sites and suppliers? If so this job could be for you.
You’ll oversee the management and maintenance of FTC’s varied property portfolio – from the iconic Town Hall to community venues and green spaces. Working closely with colleagues, tenants, and contractors, you’ll ensure our spaces are safe, welcoming and sustainable.
In return, we offer a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (pro rata), rising with service, Support for IWFM training and ongoing CPD, and a friendly and supportive workplace committed to Frome’s future.
Location: Office-based at Frome Town Hall and across FTC’s estate
Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025, 9am
Interviews: week commencing 7th July 2025
For an informal chat about the role, contact Sarah Williams, Business Manager on 01373 475577.
Application pack
To apply for this role please complete both the application and monitoring forms and include a CV. Please send your application to lflaherty@frometowncouncil.gov.uk
Volunteer as an Energy Advice Champion for Frome
If you can commit a few hours a week or month and would like to make a difference to people’s lives, reducing their energy bills and lowering their carbon footprint, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for Energy Advice Champions to work with us to support our expanding Healthy Homes project delivered in partnership with Frome Medical Practice and the Centre of Sustainable Energy.
You will be a part of a friendly and supportive team, providing energy advice to groups and individuals with initiatives such as our regular drop in energy sessions, planned pop up events, and home visits (for those that need an additional support such as help with setting heating controls and draft proofing). We need support especially during the daytime, and in some evenings, so everyone is very welcome.
Full training will be provided and hours of volunteering can be flexible. For those that are interested, there will also be a free opportunity to complete a City & Guilds Level 3 in Energy Awareness.
If you are interested or would like more information, please contact Caroline Wajsblum: cwajsblum@frometowncouncil.gov.uk or 07597 700837
Volunteer as a Discover Frome Ambassador
Are you looking or a new fun role where you can chat about our fantastic town and support one of the town’s historic buildings? Volunteers are needed to help support Frome’s popular information point.
The friendly volunteer team provide information about events and activities taking place in the town as well as details about walking, cycling and exploring the area for residents and visitors alike. Anyone with time to spare, looking for a new opportunity or to gain skills and experience can volunteer their time on the days that suit them. The role includes opening and closing the Information Point as well as handling money and communicating directly with the public.
Full training will be given, to find out more about the position email info@frometowncouncil.gov.uk or call 01373 465757.
