Job Description
Senior Facilities Manager (Temporary – Until August)
Location: SailsburyContract: Temporary, 6 Month ContractHours: 37 Hours Per Week,Salary: £24.56 - £31.72 per hour
Full-time Multi-site Education & Central Services
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to join a dynamic central services team on a temporary contract until August. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site environment and is passionate about delivering safe, compliant and high-quality learning and working environments.
About the Role
You will provide both strategic oversight and hands-on operational leadership across a broad Estates & Facilities portfolio, ensuring high standards of statutory compliance, service delivery and customer experience. Working closely with senior leaders and site teams, you will drive a Total Facilities Management approach across hard and soft services.
This role plays a key part in delivering operational excellence, continuous improvement and value for money across the estate.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and develop Estates & Facilities teams to deliver consistent, high-quality environments.
* Oversee hard and soft FM services across multiple educational and central service sites.
* Ensure full statutory compliance, including H&S, PPM, asset management and audit readiness.
* Manage contractors, suppliers and service partners to time, cost and quality standards.
* Lead project works, capital improvements and estate-related initiatives.
* Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
* Oversee budgets, procurement activity and financial tracking for FM operations.
* Drive a strong safety culture, supporting risk management and business continuity.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders, providing a responsive and customer-focused service.
* Support fleet management and contribute to operational strategy and KPI delivery.
What We’re Looking For
* Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary FM teams in a complex, multi-site environment.
* Strong understanding of statutory compliance, risk management and H&S best practice.
* Experience in contract management, procurement and supplier performance.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Strong ICT skills and confidence using FM systems for reporting and data management.
* High attention to detail, analytical capability and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
* Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
* Flexibility to meet operational needs across sites.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Facilities, Estates, Risk or Project Management.
* NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely (desirable).
* Commitment to ongoing professional development.