The Vacancy Facilities Manager (12 Months FTC) Contract Type: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract ¦ Full Time Location: Bradford, on site What We Offer Holidays: 25 days, increasing to 30 days with service Pension: Up to 10% employer contribution Family Leave: Enhanced maternity (post-probation) and 4 weeks paternity leave Workations: Work abroad for up to 20 days a year (approved countries) Volunteering: 2 paid days to support a charity of your choice Learning & Development: Access to LinkedIn Learning for all colleagues Financial Wellbeing: Free Snoop Premium subscription Connection & Culture: Quarterly socials, in-person and virtual company updates Healthcare: Option to join Private Medical Insurance Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus The Role We're looking for an experienced and forward-thinking Facilities Manager to lead the operational delivery of facilities, health & safety, and colleague wellbeing across our Bradford Site. Reporting into the Senior Building Services Manager, this role offers the opportunity to shape the future of our office environments, drive operational excellence, and manage critical supplier relationships. If you thrive in a leadership role with wide-ranging impact and enjoy working in a fast-paced, evolving environment, we'd love to hear from you. As a Facilities Manager, you will: Accountable for the operational planning and organisation of resources for all aspects of Facilities. Provide full leadership and management of a small team covering, Facilities, Health & Safety & Colleague Wellbeing. Ensuring that the necessary skills and competency levels are in place, developed or acquired and that a strong service ethos is inculcated and maintained. Responsible for the efficient provision of, Health and Safety compliance and management and facility support. Ensuring property assets and related physical resources can support the adapting business needs of the bank, safely, effectively and efficiently. Manage the Facilities budget for Bradford site and develop strategic relationships with suppliers to deliver best value. Establish and maintain service level agreements with all facilities related service providers and ensure that the suppliers are effectively managed in accordance with the Procurement Supplier Management framework. Responsibility for anticipating future requirements for all things Facilities related for the business. Full MI reporting on people, H&S, environmental impact, budgetary spends and incident management and utilise the MI to analyse and drive performance of the department. What We're Looking For: Previous experience within a Facilities Management function Ability to balance long term strategic thinking with day-to-day operations activities Effectively plan and organise work, prioritising deadlines whilst working at a fast pace Proven experience in defining, delivering, and managing third-party supplier services, with a strong track record of monitoring performance and driving improvements through effective KPI management. Analytical thinker with the ability to interpret MI and use it for sound decision making Actively ensure the behaviours we have committed to as an organisation are demonstrated, reinforced and recognised in my own area of influence IOSH Managing Safely qualification Offers are subject to satisfactory background checks, including credit, fraud, and employment references. Who we are At Vanquis, we have a simple purpose: to deliver caring banking so our customers can make the most of life's opportunities. Established in 1880, we're now a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank. We lend responsibly, providing tailored products and services to over 1.69 million UK customers. We see ourselves as the bank that's got your back. Vanquis has been named one of the Financial Times UK's Best Employers 2025, ranking in the top 50 nationwide and seventh in Banking and Financial Services. This recognition is based on independent employee feedback, reflecting our strong workplace culture, career growth opportunities, and commitment to our people. We take care of our colleagues as well as our customers, working hard to create a rewarding and supportive work environment. That means competitive salaries, benefits, and a Group-wide recognition scheme. Everyone can enrol in our pension and after six months, you can join our 'Buy as You Earn' scheme. We're about more than financial rewards though. We give everyone a voice in the business and room to be their authentic self. And we know you're here to build your career, so we help every colleague with training and development opportunities. Making sure there's always something new to learn. Equal Opportunities Vanquis Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace everyone's unique strengths and identities. No matter your background, identity, or experience, you are welcome here. We believe diversity enriches our teams and helps us better support our customers. If there's anything we can do to support you during the recruitment process-whether that's a different format of the application or additional assistance-please contact us at careers@vanquis.com. The Company At Vanquis, we've been empowering lives since 1880. As a FTSE All Share company and leading specialist bank, we lend responsibly to over 1.69 million UK customers. We're just as committed to our colleagues as we are to our customers, offering competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and recognition schemes. With pension plans, our 'Buy as You Earn' scheme, and ongoing training opportunities, we create a supportive environment where you can grow and thrive. Bring your authentic self, find your voice, and build your career with us-because at Vanquis, we believe in making the most of life's opportunities. The Benefits Competitive base salary and rewards Private Medical Insurance 25 days holiday entitlement one day accrued for each year of service (max 30 days) Defined contribution pension scheme Discretionary bonus scheme Perks at Work A perks platform of over 30,000 unique discounts Volunteering 2 paid days to support a charity of your choice Flexible, hybrid, & dynamic working policies Personal & career development opportunities Monthly and Quarterly Colleague Socials Discounted gym membership BUPA GP Service Workplace Gallery Previous Next