Competitive Salary – Full Time, Permanent
We are seeking a dedicated and proactive professional to join our team as a Facilities Manager based at our main hub in North Shields. If you are passionate about maintaining high standards across a diverse property portfolio and ensuring safe, compliant environments where communities can thrive, we encourage you to apply!
* Do you have a strong background in building maintenance or facilities management, alongside proven experience managing statutory compliance (Fire, Water, Electric, Gas) across multiple sites?
* Are you an adaptable leader who can balance rapid‑response emergency repairs with long‑term planned maintenance budgets?
* Do you have a passion for working within an organisation committed to ensuring all individuals feel they belong, contribute, and thrive in their community?
If you answered yes, we want to hear from you!
What Will You Be Doing?
As the Facilities Manager, you will lead the strategic and operational management of YMCA North Tyneside’s estate, managing a small team of Maintenance, Caretaking, and Cleaning staff. Your main responsibilities will include:
* Statutory Compliance & Safety: Partnering with the Health & Safety Manager to ensure all buildings (community hubs, retail, and supported accommodation) are fully legally compliant, managing cyclical testing, and leading as the Fire Safety Champion.
* Maintenance & Projects: Executing annual Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM), supervising on‑site contractors, and acting as the technical “Buildings Project Manager” for exciting new renovations and developments.
* Procurement & Waste Management: Overseeing all site waste streams and leading the tendering, negotiation, and budgetary control for facility service contracts to drive maximum value.
What Skills and Experience Do You Need?
To be successful in this varied and essential role, it is essential that you have:
* Technical Expertise & Compliance: A strong background in building maintenance/facilities management and proven experience managing compliance within a complex, multi‑site environment.
* Project & Financial Management: Demonstrated ability to manage small‑to‑medium building projects and experience managing operational budgets and high‑value contracts.
* Licence & Travel: A valid full driving licence and a willingness to travel between our operational sites (including North Tyneside and Teesdale).
Highly Desirable: An IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH National General Certificate, and prior experience leading operational staff
Ready to Apply?
If you feel this is the perfect opportunity to make a positive impact and you bring the technical skills and compassion we’re looking for, pleaseclick here to apply and start your journey with YMCA North Tyneside!
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