Are you passionate about creating safe, efficient, and sustainable workplaces? Do you thrive in a role that blends operational responsibility with strategic impact? We’re looking for a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager on a permanent basis to join one of our clients and take ownership of the office environments, ensuring they are well-maintained, legally compliant, and aligned with their company values.
About the Role
As the Facilities Manager, you'll be responsible for the smooth running of building systems across all the sites. You’ll ensure the workplace is safe, functional, and comfortable while driving improvements in environmental sustainability, energy efficiency, and cost-effective service delivery.
This is a key role within the organisation, requiring both hands-on involvement and strategic oversight. You'll also lead the delivery of efficient document management services, including inbound and outbound mail, scanning, and centralised print operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Maintain building systems to ensure health and safety compliance across all sites, including fire safety and first aid provisions
* Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules and respond to reactive maintenance requests promptly
* Manage service contracts for both hard and soft facilities services, including tendering and contract negotiations
* Support ESG goals through effective procurement and energy management
* Manage small-scale refurbishment and office improvement projects
* Oversee the full lifecycle of document and mailroom services
* Produce management reports for board and regulatory use
* Review and improve departmental policies, procedures, and systems
* Act as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external contractors
* Stay up to date on best practices in facilities and health & safety management
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in facilities management, ideally in an office environment
* Strong knowledge of building systems and current H&S regulations
* A relevant qualification in Facilities Management or Health & Safety (or willingness to study)
* Commercially aware with a focus on value and efficiency
* Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
* A detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset
* A hands-on leader who is organised, reliable, and adaptable
* Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
* A continuous improvement mindset – always looking for smarter ways to work
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to take the lead in a role that touches every part of the organisation. You'll have the autonomy to shape how we manage our workspaces, deliver essential services, and meet sustainability goals. In return, the company offers a supportive culture, opportunities for development, and a role where your impact will be visible every day.
Due to the amount of response we receive, unfortunately we are not able to give feedback to individuals, if you have not heard back within 5 days please assume that you have not been successful for the role you have applied for. By applying to this advertisement, you are hereby giving consent for Jo Holdsworth Recruitment to hold your details for a 30 day period and contact you via any method of contact you have listed on your application. (Jo Holdsworth Recruitment - Recruitment Agency)