Overview
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Facilities Manager to join a dynamic central services team on a temporary contract until August. This role is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast paced, multi site environment and is passionate about delivering safe, compliant and high quality learning and working environments.
About the Role
You will provide both strategic oversight and hands on operational leadership across a broad Estates & Facilities portfolio, ensuring high standards of statutory compliance, service delivery and customer experience. Working closely with senior leaders and site teams, you will drive a Total Facilities Management approach across hard and soft services. This role plays a key part in delivering operational excellence, continuous improvement and value for money across the estate.
Responsibilities
* Lead and develop Estates & Facilities teams to deliver consistent, high quality environments.
* Oversee hard and soft FM services across multiple educational and central service sites.
* Ensure full statutory compliance, including H&S, PPM, asset management and audit readiness.
* Manage contractors, suppliers and service partners to time, cost and quality standards.
* Lead project works, capital improvements and estate related initiatives.
* Conduct regular site inspections, audits and compliance checks.
* Oversee budgets, procurement activity and financial tracking for FM operations.
* Drive a strong safety culture, supporting risk management and business continuity.
* Build strong relationships with stakeholders, providing a responsive and customer focused service.
* Support fleet management and contribute to operational strategy and KPI delivery.
* Proven experience managing multi disciplinary FM teams in a complex, multi site environment.
* Strong understanding of statutory compliance, risk management and H&S best practice.
* Experience in contract management, procurement and supplier performance.
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
* Strong ICT skills and confidence using FM systems for reporting and data management.
* High attention to detail, analytical capability and a proactive approach to problem solving.
* Ability to build effective relationships and work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
* Flexibility to meet operational needs across sites.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent professional qualification in Facilities, Estates, Risk or Project Management.
* NEBOSH or IOSH Managing Safely (desirable).
* Commitment to ongoing professional development.
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