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Facilities Manager
Location: Black Country and Birmingham (covering Sandwell, Walsall, Dudley and Birmingham)
Salary: £36,343.84 - £41,457.52 (dependent on experience)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday 9am-5pm (hours negotiable)
Contract: Full-time
Travel: Required across the West Midlands -
MUST HAVE OWN VEHCILE
Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 (Part 1) of the Equality Act 2010 - the post holder must be female
About the Organisation
We are an established specialist charity providing trauma-informed support services to women, men and children affected by domestic abuse and modern-day slavery. Our holistic approach enables victims and survivors to escape violence and abuse, recover from trauma and build resilience.
Our Corporate Services directorate - including Finance, Fundraising, HR, Health & Safety, Training and Governance - underpins and strengthens frontline services, ensuring the organisation operates safely, efficiently and in line with regulatory and contractual requirements.
As our services continue to grow, we are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, health & safety and functionality of our estate, ensuring all buildings provide safe, compliant and efficient environments for staff, victims and survivors.
Our Accommodation & Estate
Our accommodation portfolio includes:
24-hour refuge accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse
Dispersed accommodation (flats and houses) for women, children and male victims
Safe houses for victims of modern-day slavery (including HMOs, grouped flats and individual units)
Community-based office sites supporting outreach, group work and counsellingIn total, we manage 16 accommodation sites (78 bedspaces) and 4 office locations across the Black Country and Birmingham.
The Role
This is a dynamic and challenging role requiring strong technical knowledge, organisational skills and problem-solving capability.
You will:
Lead Health & Safety across all sites, chairing the H&S Workstream
Deliver a robust inspection and preventative maintenance programme
Ensure full regulatory and contractual compliance (including statutory testing, HMO licensing, and relevant accommodation standards)
Oversee fire safety, first aid provision and incident management
Manage contractors and procurement processes
Maintain asset registers and lifecycle planning
Act as organisational lead for COSHH and stock management
Oversee security systems (CCTV, alarms, access control and key management)
Line manage a small Household Team, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety and trauma-informed practice
Work closely with Accommodation Services to minimise void loss and ensure properties are safe, welcoming and fit for purposeYou will also contribute to business continuity planning, emergency preparedness and organisational risk management.
About You
Essential
Experience in Facilities Management, property administration or a similar multi-site environment
Experience managing contractors and third-party providers
Experience conducting inspections, risk assessments and coordinating statutory compliance
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance
Experience supervising or line managing staff
Excellent organisational, communication and ICT skills (Microsoft 365)
Educated to minimum Level 3 (or equivalent experience)
Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle (business insurance required)
Eligible to work in the UKDesirable
IWFM qualification (or working towards) and/or NEBOSH
IOSH Managing Safely (or equivalent)
Experience in supported accommodation, housing, social care or regulated environments
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice
Understanding of the Violence Against Women and Girls strategy and the gendered nature of violenceBenefits
25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
1 wellbeing day (pro rata)
Annual leave buy-back scheme
5% employer pension contribution
Mileage allowance
Time off in lieu (TOIL) for overtime
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to group clinical supervision (BACP-trained counsellor)
Training and development opportunities
Bi-annual staff away days
Regular internal staff newsletterDue to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.
If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group.
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The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer