Job Description
Facilities Manager £47,000/year DOE | Lead hard and soft FM services across key operational sites
Your new companyYou’ll be joining a public sector Estates and Facilities function responsible for managing a varied operational property portfolio, including offices, training centres and specialist facilities. The team delivers both hard and soft FM services, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant and fully operational while supporting long-term sustainability and performance goals.
Your new roleYou will oversee the delivery of facilities management services across key sites, ensuring that buildings are maintained, compliant and operating efficiently. You will manage both hard and soft FM services, lead a team, and ensure performance across maintenance, compliance and operational delivery.Key Responsibilities:
1. Managing planned, reactive and cyclical maintenance programmes
2. Overseeing hard FM compliance (M&E, fire, asbestos, legionella, H&S)
3. Managing soft FM services including cleaning, security, waste and grounds
4. Operating and optimising building management systems (BMS)
5. Managing contractors and ensuring value for money across service delivery
6. Monitoring budgets, financial performance and operational KPIs
7. Leading and developing facilities teams and managing performance
8. Supporting carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives
9. Building strong internal stakeholder relationships
10. Ensuring full compliance with statutory and organisational policies
What you'll need to succeed
11. Degree or equivalent experience in facilities management, building services or similar
12. Senior-level experience in FM within complex, multi-site environments
13. Strong knowledge of health & safety and regulatory compliance
14. Experience managing hard and soft FM services
15. Budget management and financial reporting experience
16. Experience managing teams and contractors
17. Knowledge of BMS systems and asset management
18. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
19. Professional membership (IWFM or similar) desirable
What you'll get in return
* Salary circa £43,000 - £47,000
* Stable public sector environment
* Pension and generous annual leave
* Leadership role with autonomy
* Opportunity to influence estate performance and strategy
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. # 4796696