Operations and Facilities Manager – Tendring District Council
Essex County Council
Operations and Facilities Manager - Tendring District Council
Tendring
Permanent, Full Time
£27,852 up to £37,261 per annum
Location: Tendring
Closing Date: 17th August 2026
Operations and Facilities Manager, located at the Sunspot (Jaywick workspace)
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Sunspot, TDC’s brand new covered market and managed workspace facility in Jaywick Sands.
You will be joining at the very start of the journey and will help to shape a facility that will not only support new and emerging businesses but will also provide a community garden, café, retail units, regular market and events space for tenants, residents and visitors to enjoy.
As Operations and Facilities Manager, you will have responsibility for the day to day running of the building including ensuring the space is functional and appealing, can market and fill empty units, support the businesses who are tenants and can hire out the meeting rooms, events spaces and market area.
You would also be required to work with the community, partners and internal services to provide a facility that is supportive of all who use it. Working core hours with flexibility for events.
Interview date: 24 August 2026
Main Purpose of the Role
To have responsibility for the management of the Sunspot (Jaywick Work Space), its facilities and services, and the processes that supports the core business operations.
To use industry knowledge to actively seek tenants for any available spaces ensuring that the workspace is operating at the best price and that it maintains as near maximum occupancy as possible.
To promote economic growth opportunities and provide information, advice and guidance, to tenants who are either start-up enterprises and established businesses.
To oversee the safety and maintenance of the workspace, ensuring the building is compliant with all relevant guidance and regulations.
To ensure that the workspace and surrounding areas are safe, functional and appealing.
To work with the community to provide a space for people to meet and hold events in a safe, clean and appealing space.
To work with partners to provide services that the businesses and residents can access. To deliver the Council’s priorities in relation to Tendring4Growth.
To develop and implement projects that respond to the aims and objectives of the Council’s Corporate Policy as these relate to the economic growth of the district and to securing sustainable development across Tendring’s key settlements.
Employee Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Membership of the Local Government
- Pension Scheme
- Generous leave entitlement
- Free parking
- Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
- A number of Salary Sacrifice initiatives
Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of Operations and Facilities Manager on behalf of Tendring District Council. To see full job advert and apply, please click HERE.
How to apply: Jobs This role is being advertised on behalf of Tendring District Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Tendring District Council website here. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via Tendring District Council website here
Operations and Facilities Manager, located at the Sunspot (Jaywick workspace)
An exciting new opportunity has arisen within the Sunspot, TDC’s brand new covered market and managed workspace facility in Jaywick Sands.
You will be joining at the very start of the journey and will help to shape a facility that will not only support new and emerging businesses but will also provide a community garden, café, retail units, regular market and events space for tenants, residents and visitors to enjoy.
As Operations and Facilities Manager, you will have responsibility for the day to day running of the building including ensuring the space is functional and appealing, can market and fill empty units, support the businesses who are tenants and can hire out the meeting rooms, events spaces and market area.
You would also be required to work with the community, partners and internal services to provide a facility that is supportive of all who use it. Working core hours with flexibility for events.
Interview date: 24 August 2026
Main Purpose of the Role
To have responsibility for the management of the Sunspot (Jaywick Work Space), its facilities and services, and the processes that supports the core business operations.
To use industry knowledge to actively seek tenants for any available spaces ensuring that the workspace is operating at the best price and that it maintains as near maximum occupancy as possible.
To promote economic growth opportunities and provide information, advice and guidance, to tenants who are either start-up enterprises and established businesses.
To oversee the safety and maintenance of the workspace, ensuring the building is compliant with all relevant guidance and regulations.
To ensure that the workspace and surrounding areas are safe, functional and appealing.
To work with the community to provide a space for people to meet and hold events in a safe, clean and appealing space.
To work with partners to provide services that the businesses and residents can access. To deliver the Council’s priorities in relation to Tendring4Growth.
To develop and implement projects that respond to the aims and objectives of the Council’s Corporate Policy as these relate to the economic growth of the district and to securing sustainable development across Tendring’s key settlements.
Employee Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Membership of the Local Government
- Pension Scheme
- Generous leave entitlement
- Free parking
- Discounted Corporate Gym Membership
- A number of Salary Sacrifice initiatives
Essex County Council are delighted to be advertising the role of Operations and Facilities Manager on behalf of Tendring District Council. To see full job advert and apply, please click HERE.
How to apply: Jobs This role is being advertised on behalf of Tendring District Council therefore all applications must be submitted via the Tendring District Council website here. Please note any applications submitted via the Working for Essex ‘apply’ button will be advised to reapply via Tendring District Council website here