Join adidas Europe and shape the future of the sporting goods industry
For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester, and Paris, are centres of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey.
At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation.
Are you ready to be part of our journey?
You'll be joining our Stockport Head office, home to 18 showrooms, our Conference Centre, staff Wellness Hub, a truly state-of-the-art gym - fully loaded with Peloton bikes & every piece of gym equipment you can imagine. An indoor astroturf pitch, chat boxes & creative corners creative spaces. Our Stockport team consists of over 350 adidas employees, working across, Brand, Sports Marketing, Marketing Activations, Visual Merchandising, Sales, Account Operations, Finance, HR & many more.
Are you ready to step into a role where your technical Facilities Management expertise and passion for sustainability can truly make an impact? We're looking for a proactive, detail-driven
ASSISTANT FACILITIES MANAGER
to support the Facilities Manager in delivering first-class services across our UK estate.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
In this varied and hands-on role, you will:
* Support the day-to-day management of Facility Management services across a portfolio of busy retail stores, our Stockport Head Office and Trafford Park Distribution Centre
* Act as a key contact for store teams, ensuring maintenance, cleaning and waste management service delivery run smoothly and within budget
* Lead on sustainability initiatives to reduce our carbon footprint with a sound working knowledge of ISO accreditations
* Support with managing our company car fleet, ensuring it operates efficiently, safely, and sustainably
* Work closely with and manage supply partners to deliver high-quality, cost-effective services
* Assist with asset management, planned maintenance scheduling, and Health & Safety compliance across all sites
* Contribute ideas and solutions to continuously improve our Facility Management operations.
SKILLS YOU'LL NEED:
* Planning & organisation
* Budget and cost control experience
* Excellent Interpersonal relationship building
* Solid hard and soft service Facility Management knowledge and experience, including contractor management: ideally from retail or multi-site environments
* Demonstrable knowledge and experience in sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental management initiatives including ISO accreditations
* A confident, friendly and professional communicator who enjoys working with people at all levels
* Highly organised, responsive, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
* A problem-solver with a can-do attitude and strong attention to detail
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
LIFE AT ADIDAS:
We want to accommodate candidates wherever possible with one of our many different flexible working policies, whatever your situation, working around childcare, dependants, or other life commitments.
To ensure everyone feels welcome we endeavour to accommodate everyone at all stages of the application and interview process. Should you need it, please let your recruitment partner know and they will be more than happy to help.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
Leading pension scheme, performance related bonus, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, Westfield cash plan, generous employee discount and world-class gym facilities on-site at Manchester HQ including Padel, 5-a-side football, yoga, spin and strength training.
AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE'S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.
COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..
OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.
INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.
TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.
INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company's standards.
RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.
AT ADIDAS, WE STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT EMBEDDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION (DEI) INTO OUR CULTURE AND TALENT PROCESSES GIVES OUR EMPLOYEES A SENSE OF BELONGING AND OUR BRAND A REAL COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE.
– CULTURE STARTS WITH PEOPLE, IT STARTS WITH YOU –
BY RECRUITING TALENT AND DEVELOPING OUR PEOPLE TO REFLECT THE RICH DIVERSITY OF OUR CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITIES, WE FOSTER A CULTURE OF INCLUSION THAT ENGAGES OUR EMPLOYEES AND AUTHENTICALLY CONNECTS OUR BRAND WITH OUR CONSUMERS.
JOB TITLE:
Assistant Manager Workplaces
BRAND:
LOCATION:
Stockport
TEAM:
Real Estate & Facilities
STATE:
COUNTRY/REGION:
GB
CONTRACT TYPE:
Full time
NUMBER:
537815
DATE:
Nov 28, 2025