Facilities & Workplace Services Manager
Job Number:
2401934United Kingdom-England-ManchesterUnited Kingdom-England-CheadleLocation Type - Onsite
Position title: Facilities & Workplace Services Manager
Location: Manchester area (Cheadle), UK
Reports to: Regional Facilities Leader - EMEA
Contract type: Permanent, full-time, on-site
Your Role & Team in a Nutshell
As a Facilities & Workplace Services Manager, your role is to oversee all building-related activities at our office in Cheadle, UK. You’ll manage a 3,700 m² owned office building accommodating 60 employees, as well as leased space for approximately 100 tenant employees.
You’ll work independently, ensuring workplace productivity, safety, security, environmental sustainability, asset management, preventative maintenance, capital repairs, vendor relationships, and overseeing office moves, additions, and changes while enhancing employee engagement.
We will help you achieve your goals and develop by providing regular feedback and access to online training courses.
Your Key Responsibilities:
General Management:
1. Provide leadership in Facility Management to ensure services align with agreed scope and stakeholder expectations.
2. Manage the office environment, evaluate delivery methods, and recommend quality improvements.
3. Adapt to new business priorities and changing work dynamics.
Office Standards:
4. Enhance employee satisfaction by maintaining and improving office standards and amenities.
5. Monitor performance metrics and streamline workflow processes.
6. Prioritize tasks and responsibilities daily, weekly, and monthly.
Finance & Administration:
7. Support and manage the office budget, ensuring fiscal controls and accurate financial reporting.
8. Oversee capital and non-capital projects.
9. Collaborate with HR and hiring managers on workspace layouts.
Vendor & Security Management:
10. Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and invoices.
11. Ensure consistent security measures (CCTV, access control).
12. Champion environmental health and safety initiatives.
Office Communication:
13. Be the main point of contact for office inquiries, oversee preventative maintenance through CMMS (Computer Maintenance Management System) software or equivalent for assignments, implementation, and follow-ups.
14. Provide office orientation and facilitate communication.
15. Coordinate space and service needs for special events and meetings.
What You’ll Need
Minimum:
16. Demonstrated experience in facilities/property management, commercial real estate, hospitality, health and safety(H&S) or related professional services industries
17. Graduation with Diploma in Facilities Management, H&S, or Related Field
18. Fluent in English (written & spoken)
19. Good command of MS Excel, Outlook, Teams.
Your advantage:
20. Vendor management experience and basic financial skills
21. Team-Oriented and Collaborative
22. Customer focus
23. Initiative for Continuous Improvement: Proactive approach to identifying and implementing process enhancements
24. IOSH Qualification would be a strong asset
What You Gain
Newell Brands has a strong footprint in the EMEA region, with several thousand employees spread over many corporate offices and manufacturing facilities. You might recognise some of our iconic brands, like Parker, Sistema, Spontex, Crockpot, NUK, Coleman, and Yankee Candle, to name a few.
Join us and benefit from:
25. Unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning – 17,000+ courses for your professional and personal development
26. Corporate Citizenship Philosophies – environmentally sustainable and socially sensitive business practices
27. Discounts on some of our products from brands Parker, DYMO, Sharpie, Contigo, and others
28. Employee Referral Program – an opportunity to get a bonus
29. Global Service Anniversary Program – recognition of milestone service anniversaries and birthdays
30. Give@Newell – paid time-off for charity activities dedicated for local communities right where you live/work
31. Access to Employee Resource Groups that foster Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
32. Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, Leadership