Job Description

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Are you an experienced Regional Facilities Manager looking for your next career move?

We're looking for a proactive and experienced Regional Facilities Manager to join our Commercial, Investment & Property Management (IPM) team, based at our Head Office in Trumpington, Cambridge.



Our IPM team manages a diverse portfolio of commercial properties for prestigious clients - from colleges and institutions to property companies and family trusts. We don't just manage buildings; we help clients see real estate as a dynamic part of their investment strategy.



In this position, you'll play a key role in ensuring properties for our clients across Cambridge and the surrounding area are maintained to the highest standards. This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same, and your expertise will make a real impact.



We're looking for someone with a proactive approach, strong facilities management experience and a full UK driving licence, as the role involves regular travel between approximately 10-15 properties in and around the Cambridge area.



If you're ready to join a team that takes a long-term, strategic approach to property management and works with nationally recognised portfolios, we'd love to hear from you!

What you'll be doing:

Property & Site Management

Carrying out regular property inspections with timely reporting and follow-up of issues Managing service charges and budgets Overseeing contractors and utilities Handling purchase orders and invoices

Health & Safety Compliance

Ensuring statutory compliance across all sites Monitoring and reviewing health and safety activities via our internal system 'RiskWise' Promoting safe working practices and maintaining a high standard of health and safety performance across all sites

Systems & Reporting

Using 'Vantify' for contractor and maintenance tracking Maintaining accurate records for facilities, compliance and financial activities.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

Building strong working relationships with clients and contractors, as well as internal teams Communicating updates effectively with stakeholders regarding facilities issues and updates Supporting the wider team in delivering exceptional service across the portfolio

About You:

Essential

Proven experience in facilities management across multiple sites. Strong understanding of health and safety compliance. Excellent organisational and communication skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facilities management systems. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

Desirable

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification. Experience with 'Vantify' and 'RiskWise'. Background in commercial property management. Experience in service charge budgeting and contractor procurement.

Why Bidwells?

We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen.

What's in it for you

Competitive Salary:

We recognise and reward talent.

Comprehensive Benefits:

Including up to 8% matched pension, private medical, medicash plan, your birthday off work and lifestyle discounts and perks.

Professional Development:

Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.

Innovative Culture

Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.

Family Friendly:

We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.

Work-Life Balance:

We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.

Recruitment agencies:Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been contacted and directed by a member of our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.