Facilities Manager £47,000/year DOE
Lead hard and soft FM services across key operational sites.
You'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.
In this role you 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
* Managing planned, reactive and cyclical maintenance programmes
* Overseeing hard FM compliance (M&E, fire, asbestos, legionella, H&S)
* Managing soft FM services including cleaning, security, waste and grounds
* Operating and optimising building management systems (BMS)
* Managing contractors and ensuring value for money across service delivery
* Monitoring budgets, financial performance and operational KPIs
* Leading and developing facilities teams and managing performance
* Supporting carbon reduction and sustainability initiatives
* Building strong internal stakeholder relationships
* Ensuring full compliance with statutory and organisational policies
What you’ll need to succeed
* Degree or equivalent experience in facilities management, building services or similar
* Senior‑level experience in FM within complex, multi‑site environments
* Strong knowledge of health & safety and regulatory compliance
* Experience managing hard and soft FM services
* Budget management and financial reporting experience
* Experience managing teams and contractors
* Knowledge of BMS systems and asset management
* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
* 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
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