Job Role: Area Manager – Facilities Management (Armed Forces Accommodation) Location: Aldershot – On-site role Contract: Full-Time, Permanent Salary: Up to £60,000+ Company Car/Allowance
Mainstay Recruitment are currently looking for an Area Manager to oversee Armed Forces Accommodation operations, leading a dedicated team and ensuring high standards across a wide portfolio of property assets for our presitigous client.
In this role, your focus will be on the operational delivery of void services, with some reactive maintenance responsibilities. You’ll ensure compliance with health and safety regulations while delivering services within budget and to performance expectations. Managing subcontractors, optimising workflows, and ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising on quality will be central to your success.
Your Key Responsibilities:
• Full profit and loss responsibility for your area
• Budget monitoring, trend analysis, and cost control
• Managing void and reactive maintenance projects
• Leading a high-performing team and subcontractors
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including Legionella and asbestos management
• Acting as the Responsible Person after receiving specialist training
• Supporting KPI achievement and continuous business improvement
• Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners
• Travelling regularly across multiple sites
In this Area Manager role, you’ll lead a team of 8, with up to 4 direct reports including a Delivery Manager, Administrator, and two Voids Maintenance Officers.
What You’ll Need:
• A relevant professional qualification (e.g., CIOB or RICS) or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of repairs, maintenance, and hard FM services
• Familiarity with housing or fast-paced FM environments
• Solid working knowledge of British Standards and regulatory compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Previous experience as a Responsible Person (desirable)
• A Health and Safety qualification such as NEBOSH or IOSH (desirable)
• Experience with Permit to Work, Risk Assessments, and Method Statements
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and foster a culture of high performance
• Financial acumen and confidence managing service area budgets
Note: The successful candidate must be able to pass SC Clearance and be regularly visible across the area’s sites.
What’s in It for You?
• Company car or car allowance
• Bonus scheme
• Private medical cover for you and your partner
• Life assurance
• 6% matched pension contribution
• Access to Rewards Hub and employee benefits platform