Job Description
Join Our Team as a Facilities and Premises Manager!
Valid Driving License required
Full Time/On-Site in Saffron Walden Essex / Office Based with flexibility to be available for call out + weekends when required
8.30am - 5.30pm
Are you passionate about creating safe, efficient, and inspiring spaces for people to thrive? Saffron Building Society is seeking a dynamic Facilities and Premises Manager to oversee our property portfolio and ensure our environment fosters productivity, sustainability, and well-being.
About Us
Saffron Building Society is a trusted name in financial services with a commitment to excellence, innovation, and community. As an integral part of our team, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining and enhancing the spaces where we make a difference every day.
Your Key Role
As our Facilities and Premises Manager, you'll lead the charge in:
* Maintaining buildings and grounds to the highest standard.
* Overseeing health and safety compliance across all sites.
* Managing budgets, contractors, and supplier relationships to deliver exceptional value.
* Driving energy efficiency, sustainability, and operational excellence.
* Coordinating refurbishments, space management, and fleet vehicle oversight.
This role is pivotal in bridging the physical needs of our premises with the people who use them, ensuring smooth processes and optimal performance at every level.
What We're Looking For
* Expertise in Facilities & Procurement, Health & Safety, and Inventory Management.
* Proven ability to lead, manage crises, and build solutions.
* Outstanding organisation, communication, and customer focus skills.
* Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Triline systems.
* Qualifications and experience required: NEBOSH Level 3 and IWFM Level 4. PAT Testing. DSE Assessments
You’re someone who benchmarks performance, defines efficient procedures, and ensures our premises always meet regulatory standards.
Why Join Us?
* A supportive and collaborative environment where excellence is rewarded.
* The opportunity to lead exciting projects in sustainability, refurbishments, and more.
* A chance to showcase your skills while making a lasting impact.
If you’re an expert at building connections, empowering teams, and ensuring flawless facilities management, then we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Today and become a part of Saffron Building Society’s mission to empower our people and our community through exceptional spaces.
Rewards & benefits:
* 33 days holiday including bank holidays
* Holiday Exchange Scheme (buy or sell holiday days)
* Performance Dependent Annual Bonus
* Company Pension Scheme with 5% Employee and 8.5% Employer contributions (subject to eligibility, T&Cs)
* Life Assurance & Income Protection
* A flexible and supportive working culture including access to mental health first aiders
and lots more…. please get in touch to find out more….
About us:
We all know happiness comes from within. And it’s no different with Money Happiness. It starts right here! At Saffron Building Society we’re ready to build it, inspire it and celebrate it with our members, people and communities.
So, whatever that ‘happy’ is – from picking up the keys, to saving for that big day – we’re here with open arms, curious minds, and the kettle on. Ready to cheer our members on when they’re winning or build them back up when things haven’t gone to plan. And why? Because that’s what families do.
For us, this is much more than a job. We’re here to make things better, roll up our sleeves and think what’s next to rebuild. Our people are the beating heart of Saffron, and it takes each and every one of us to provide the service we’re proud of.
So, bring you! Your energy, an abundance of team spirit and your hunger to help. Together we are building happy.
At Saffron, we are committed to building happy; for our communities, members, and each other. We do this through attracting and building a diverse group of talent and encouraging an inclusive environment which fosters a sense of belonging for all. We hire the best people and have a collaborative culture where everybody’s uniqueness is celebrated and respected. We recognise the strength in having a diverse workforce, adding different perspectives, ideas and values. We are inspired to leave a legacy for our communities and each other.