Facilities Manager
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the safe, efficient and compliant management of a unique charity estate supporting life changing programmes.
Position: Facilities ManagerSalary: £48,000 per annumLocation: OckbrookHours: 35 hours per week, Monday to FridayContract: PermanentClosing Date: 30th April 2026
About the Role
As Facilities Manager at Over The Wall Camps, you will take ownership of the organisation’s estate, ensuring it is safe, compliant and fit for purpose for staff, volunteers and visitors.
This is a key leadership role, responsible for Health and Safety compliance, estates management and the ongoing development of facilities that support the charity’s impactful work.
Key responsibilities include:
Lead Health & Safety and Compliance, ensuring organisational adherence to legislation, best practice, and a culture of accountability.
Drive a proactive safety culture, embedding robust risk management, incident prevention, and continuous improvement.
Provide strategic oversight of statutory compliance and reporting, ensuring assurance, transparency, and informed decision-making at senior level.
Take ownership of Fire Safety, ensuring effective systems, risk management, and full regulatory compliance.
Lead the management of the estate and facilities, ensuring all assets are safe, secure, and aligned to organisational needs.
Oversee maintenance and capital projects, delivering high-quality, efficient, and future-focused estate improvements.
Lead contractor and supplier strategy, ensuring high performance, value for money, and full compliance with safety and quality standards.
Ensure effective delivery of on-site services, maintaining high standards and seamless operational performance.
Provide leadership on security and emergency planning, ensuring robust systems, preparedness, and resilience.
Champion environmental and sustainability initiatives, driving compliance and continuous improvement in resource management.
Lead people, financial, and strategic planning activities, developing teams, managing budgets, and contributing to long-term organisational success.
About You
We are looking for a proactive and hands on Facilities Manager with strong technical knowledge and leadership capability.
You will have:
Proven experience in facilities or estates management
Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and compliance requirements
Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service delivery
Ability to manage budgets and drive cost effective solutions
Strong organisational and problem solving skills
Experience leading and developing teams
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across an organisation
A relevant Health and Safety qualification and experience managing multi use sites would be advantageous.
About the Organisation
Over The Wall Camps is a UK charity providing free residential camps and online programmes for children and young people with serious illnesses and disabilities.
Their work creates safe, fun and empowering environments where children can build confidence, develop independence and simply enjoy being children. Behind the scenes, a well managed and safe estate is essential to delivering these life changing experiences.
Other roles you may have experience of could include; Estates Manager, Site Manager, Facilities Lead, Property Manager, Building Services Manager, Health and Safety Manager, Operations Manager. #INDNFP
Please note this role is advertised by the recruitment agency acting for the client – Not For Profit People