We’re offering an opportunity for a Facilities Manager to take ownership of the estate at HMP Leicester, a key prison at the heart of the city supporting the local justice system.
Working for Amey, you’ll play a vital role in keeping the prison safe, compliant, and fully operational, ensuring the environment supports staff, prisoners, and critical public services every day.
This is a Monday–Friday role, on a stable long-term contract, ideal for an FM professional who wants responsibility, structure, and career development — without unsociable hours.
What you will do
* Managing planned and reactive maintenance across the prison estate
* Ensuring full statutory and mandatory compliance (audits, inspections, reporting)
* Leading health, safety and risk management across site
* Overseeing FM teams and subcontractors to deliver against KPIs
* Acting as the key FM point of contact for the client
* Managing budgets, costs and small works to maximise value
* Supporting sustainability and zero‑carbon initiatives
What you will bring
* FM or technical qualification (or strong equivalent experience)
* Solid knowledge of health & safety and compliance
* Experience managing people, services and budgets
* Confident communicator, comfortable in operational environments
* Organised, resilient and solutions‑focused
Prison Security Clearance will be required (Amey will support you through this process).
Our benefits
* Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions.
* Career Growth – Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Regional Operations Manager or Principal Operations Manager.
* Training Opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
* Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
* Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
* Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
* Exclusive Discounts – Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
* Give Back to community – Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
* Family friendly policies – For new parents or if you provide care for a dependant.
* Membership of our Affinity Networks – Who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.
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