About the Role
Are you an experienced facilities professional who thrives in a varied, multi‑site environment? Do you enjoy balancing day‑to‑day operational delivery with longer‑term strategy, projects and continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Facilities Compliance Manager to join APEM, based onsite in Stockport, with responsibility for sites across the UK and Ireland. This is a broad and impactful role where you’ll lead a small team and take ownership of our facilities and compliance function across a growing, multi‑site organisation. You’ll ensure our workplaces are safe, compliant and fit for purpose, while also playing a key role in shaping how we manage and develop our property portfolio going forward. From managing leases and compliance across multiple sites, to leading refurbishment projects, supporting acquisitions, overseeing fleet and travel and identifying new properties, this role offers real variety and the opportunity to make a tangible difference. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, helping to drive improvements, deliver efficiencies and ensure our facilities function continues to evolve in line with APEM’s growth.
What you’ll be doing
* Leading the delivery of facilities and compliance management across a multi‑site UK & Ireland portfolio
* Managing and developing a small facilities and office management team
* Overseeing property management, including leases, maintenance, compliance and risk management
* Leading refurbishment and facilities development projects
* Supporting due diligence and integration activity for new sites and acquisitions
* Managing supplier relationships across facilities, fleet, travel, accommodation and office services
* Overseeing fleet management and travel‑related services
* Supporting purchasing activity and ensuring value, compliance and efficiency
* Driving continuous improvement in processes, systems and ways of working
* Ensuring compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory requirements
* Supporting ESG, sustainability and wider HSEQ objectives
What we’re looking for
You’ll need to bring:
* Experience in a facilities management role within a multi‑site organisation
* Experience managing a broad range of facilities activities, including compliance, suppliers and property management
* Experience managing contracts such as leases and service level agreements
* Experience of fleet management and business support services
* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across all levels of the business
* Experience leading or mentoring a small team
* Strong organisational and project management skills
* Good understanding of statutory compliance requirements for commercial properties
* A proactive, solutions‑focused approach
* Willingness to travel occasionally across UK and Ireland sites as required
It’s a bonus if you have
* Experience supporting acquisitions or due diligence activity
* Experience leading refurbishment or relocation projects
* Experience managing travel and accommodation services
* Relevant qualifications in facilities management (e.g. IWFM/BIFM) or purchasing (CIPS)
* Experience working within a growing or changing organisation
We are focused on creating a diverse and inclusive team.
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