Job Description

Salary: 42,000 + Performance Bonus, Car Allowance & Out of Hours Allowance
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Location: Primarily based at the Support Centre (M26), with monthly travel to multiple sites
On-Call: 1 week in 3 (telephone support)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to join our client, in an expanding Facilities & Property team. This is a full-time, permanent role offering a competitive package, where you will play a key role in ensuring the effective management of facilities operations across a large, multi-site portfolio.
The position is primarily based at the Support Centre, with monthly travel to sites across the region. The role involves managing reactive and planned maintenance, supporting operational delivery, and ensuring that facilities processes run smoothly and efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
As Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for:
Overseeing all reactive maintenance requests, ensuring they are triaged, assigned, and completed within agreed SLA timescales.
Managing escalations and conducting root cause analysis to identify and implement process improvements.
Carrying out regular site visits to monitor service delivery standards.
Working closely with contractors and suppliers to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service delivery.
Making informed commercial decisions regarding repairs versus replacements to optimise operational budgets.
Leading and managing a small team of Helpdesk Coordinators, including training, development, performance management, and succession planning.
Driving continuous improvement in facilities operations through collaboration with internal stakeholders and external contractors.
Skills & Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience in Facilities Management, ideally across multiple sites within a large property portfolio.
Strong knowledge of both reactive and planned maintenance processes.
Demonstrable leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to process improvement.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
Relevant qualifications in Facilities Management (e.g., BIFM/ IWFM or equivalent) are desirable.
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development in Facilities and Property Management.
Benefits Package
42,000 base salary plus performance-related bonus
Car allowance
Out of hours allowance (1 week in 3 on-call)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
Health and wellbeing benefits, including virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme
Company recognition schemes and service awards
Access to discounts with retail, leisure, and hospitality brands
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to take on a leadership role within a growing Facilities & Property function. You will be part of a supportive and professional team, where your expertise will make a direct impact on operational efficiency and service delivery across multiple sites.
If you have all the skills, experience and attributes mentioned above, please APPLY TODAY!!
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