Facilities Administrator

Salary

£26,001 to £27,042 per annum, pro rata

Contractual hours

12

Basis

Part time

Package

Permanent

Date posted

09/06/2026

Job reference

REQ00002934

Chelmsford City Council operates four leisure centres across the city, each offering a diverse range of sport and fitness activities to the local community
Riverside Leisure Centre is our flagship facility, providing a dynamic environment where people of all ages and abilities can enjoy staying active. Every team member plays a vital role in delivering exceptional service in a fast-paced, energetic setting
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Facilities Administrator to support the delivery of facilities and operational services across our four leisure centres
This role will provide comprehensive administrative support to the Facilities Manager, ensuring the effective coordination of contractors, site visits, and maintenance activities across the leisure sites. Responsibilities will include maintaining compliance and contractor documentation, managing service records and remedial works, supporting planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and contributing to the smooth day-to-day operation of facilities services, including assistance during emergency situations
The ideal applicant is highly organised, detail-oriented, and confident in communicating with contractors and internal teams. They should be able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work proactively in a fast-paced environment. Strong IT skills, including experience with databases and MS Office, are essential, along with a background in administration and excellent record-keeping abilities
This position is offered on a part-time basis, working 12 hours a week across two to three days however we are open to discussing this arrangement with the successful applicant
Please note should sufficient applications be received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early
Find out more about Chelmsford and Working for the City Council by viewing our Uncover Your Potential brochure above.
Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre-employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.