Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Agile working with minimum 3 days per week in the office/site
Fully office‑based throughout the training period
About Us
Southway Housing Trust is a committed and forward‑thinking community‑focused housing association dedicated to providing excellent homes and outstanding customer care. With a vision of Thriving Communities, Southway manages over 6,500 homes across Greater Manchester. Southway strives to reduce child poverty, loneliness and isolation and increase employment, social connectedness and pride in neighbourhoods. Our REACH values of Respect, Equity, Ambition, Compassion and Honesty reflect Southway’s culture, how we deliver our services, and our relationships with customers, colleagues and partners. Southway values diversity in all aspects of its communities and operations.
Role
Facilities Coordinator (Asset Management and Sustainability Team)
Location: Didsbury, Manchester
Salary: £37,550 – £39,526
Full‑time, 35 hours per week, Fixed Term Contract – 12 months
Responsibilities
You will ensure the smooth, safe and compliant day‑to‑day operation of Southway Homes’ offices, community buildings and general community blocks. The postholder will lead the effective management of our buildings, ensuring they remain clean, secure and well‑maintained for residents, visitors and colleagues. Working closely with building compliance, health & safety and housing management teams, you will carry out regular property inspections, support statutory compliance and contribute to long‑term asset planning. You will prepare and monitor budgets, coordinate contractor appointments, manage servicing and maintenance programmes and maintain accurate facilities information systems to support high‑quality service delivery.
Qualifications
Organised, proactive and customer‑focused with strong communication skills and excellent organisation. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Experience in facilities management—particularly within housing or property settings—is essential, with an understanding of core building safety requirements, including Health & Safety, COSHH and compliance processes. A full, clean UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are required.
Application Details
Closing Date: 22 March 2026
Interview Date: To be confirmed
Contact: Helen Honeybone, Facilities Manager via email
Applications are being reviewed as they are received and interviews will be arranged for successful candidates in date order.
The Trust reserves the right to remove the job advert once the position has been recruited; please do not wait until the closing date to apply.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from suitably skilled people from all sectors of the community. All applicants who have a disability or are ex‑armed forces that meet the minimum essential criteria for the post will be invited to interview. If you have a disability or are ex‑armed forces, please tell us about this on your application form and let us know about any special arrangements you would like us to make if you are invited to interview.
Strictly no agencies.
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