Facilities Manager Location: Croydon office main location with travel to Cannon Street office Salary: £58,000 to £63,000 per annum plus Civil Service Pension Contract Type: Permanent Position type: Full Time At the Pension Protection Fund (PPF), our mission is clear: we provide vital compensation to members of eligible defined benefit pension schemes when their employer faces insolvency and the scheme lacks sufficient assets. Were here to protect futures and we do it with excellence. With over £30 billion in assets under management and nearly 300,000 members, the PPF ranks among the top five pension schemes in the UK. Our award-winning team of c.450 professionals has earned the prestigious IPE Pension Fund of the Year title four times in the last five years, reflecting our commitment to innovation, integrity, and impact. Were proud to play a unique and valuable role in the UK pension landscape. Our success is driven by our people, exceptional individuals who bring expertise, passion, and purpose to everything they do. Were looking for an inspiring leader to head up our Office Services team. The Facilities Manager will oversee the delivery of exceptional hard and soft facilities management across our two key sites in Croydon and Cannon Street. This is a pivotal role that ensures our physical workplace actively supports our organisational goals, culture, and growth. Youll be responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, efficient, and engaging working environmentone that enables our people to thrive. From optimising space utilisation to championing health, safety, and sustainability, youll play a key role in shaping a workplace that fosters collaboration, productivity, and wellbeing. In this role, youll lead the Office Services team to deliver high-quality facilities management across both sites, ensuring all services, from maintenance to cleaning, meet the highest standards. With a strategic focus on space planning, youll optimise seating, meeting rooms, and breakout areas to support evolving business needs. A major part of your role will be to project manage office-related initiatives that support organisational growth and change. This includes leading internal relocations, space reconfigurations, and building works, as well as working with the procurement team on lease renewals and new facility acquisitions. Youll ensure these projects are delivered efficiently and with minimal disruption to the business. Youll also embed a proactive Health, Safety, Security, and Environmental (HSSE) culture, providing assurance, training, and guidance to staff and senior leaders, while ensuring compliance with legislation and internal standards. Your ability to build strong relationships across the business will be key to supporting cross-functional initiatives and driving operational success. Youll bring a strong background in facilities management, ideally supported by a degree or diploma in Facilities Management, Building Services, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. NEBOSH or IOSH certification is essential. Youll have a proven track record in managing office environments, including health and safety, supplier contracts, and budget control, as well as experience leading office moves or refurbishments. Were looking for someone who is calm under pressure, highly organised, and proactive in their approach. Youll be an excellent communicator, able to engage confidently with people at all levels, and a natural leader who can motivate and support both internal teams and external partners. A keen eye for detail, a commitment to service excellence, and the ability to manage change effectively are all essential qualities for success in this role. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in an organisation. Youll be at the heart of creating a workplace that supports innovation, collaboration, and employee wellbeing. Sound like you? Apply now. In return for your skills, experience and commitment well give you a challenging role within a business where youll get the support you need to develop your career. Well also give you lots of opportunities for personal development and skills training. Our Croydon office is just across the road from East Croydon station, which is around 15 minutes from Victoria or London Bridge, 10 minutes from Clapham Junction or half an hour from St Pancras. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Leader and actively encourage applications from people with disabilities. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to discuss your needs and ensure you have the support required. We embrace diverse talent welcoming people with different beliefs, backgrounds and ways of working. Whatever your background, and however you identify, youll be welcome here. No agencies please