Facilities Manager
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000
Location: Bankside (with travel to Mayfair and Oxford offices as required)
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week on a rota basis between 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality workplace services within a prestigious law firm. This is a hands-on role focused on ensuring operational excellence (excluding Front of House), while creating a safe, efficient, and client-focused working environment aligned with the firm's standards. Working closely with senior leadership, you will oversee day-to-day operations and drive continuous improvement across services.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership & Service Excellence
Deliver the operational vision for facilities and workplace services in line with firm-wide objectives
Champion a client-first approach, ensuring exceptional service delivery to internal stakeholders
Drive innovation and continuous improvement through best practice and technologyOperational Management
Oversee workplace services including mailroom, reprographics/print, records management, and floor support
Support and collaborate on property services such as cleaning, maintenance, security, and minor works
Manage offsite transcription and document production suppliers, ensuring service quality and confidentiality
Maintain oversight of health & safety compliance, including risk assessments and emergency procedures
Ensure effective resourcing, team coverage, and business continuity across all locations
Coordinate building maintenance projects and liaise with contractors and managing agentsPeople Leadership & Development
Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing team
Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management
Foster a collaborative and professional team culture with a focus on continuous developmentFinancial & Supplier Management
Support budget management and identify cost-saving opportunities
Assist with supplier tendering, benchmarking, and contract negotiations
Monitor service performance, usage, and spend through data and reportingChange & Project Management
Support workplace transformation initiatives, including office moves and refurbishments
Contribute to projects focused on sustainability, workplace culture, and employee wellbeingStakeholder Engagement
Work closely with senior stakeholders across IT, Property, and Facilities functions
Build strong relationships across the business to ensure integrated service deliveryRequirements:
Proven experience in a Facilities Manager or similar leadership role
Must have experience within a legal or professional services environment
Demonstrated ability to manage in-house teams and outsourced providers
Strong experience managing supplier relationships and contracts
Solid knowledge of health & safety and compliance (IOSH or NEBOSH qualification required)
Experience with workplace technology and digital solutions (desirable)
Experience supporting office moves or transformation projects (desirable)
Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. IWFM) (desirable)Benefits Highlights:
Private medical insurance, life assurance, and pension scheme
Season ticket loan
Strong wellbeing programme and inclusive working culture
Opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking firm with a long-standing heritage and modern outlookHuntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.
We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.
PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK