Facilities Manager
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?? Isle of Wight - Leisure Site
Salary:
* £40,423 per year
* £34,531 per year
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead facilities operations at a large leisure site on the Isle of Wight. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the site is safe, clean, compliant, and well-maintained, while delivering a positive experience for guests and colleagues.
Reporting to the Regional Facilities Manager and working closely with the General Manager, you will oversee maintenance, housekeeping, contractors, and statutory compliance, while creating a strong, motivated facilities team.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Experience & Site Standards
* Maintain excellent standards of safety, cleanliness, and presentation across the site
* Ensure guest accommodation, buildings, and grounds are maintained to a high standard
* Respond promptly and professionally to guest queries, issues, and feedback
* Coordinate maintenance works with minimal disruption to guests
* Ensure activity and leisure facilities are safe, compliant, and ready for use
Health, Safety & Compliance
* Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety requirements, and internal policies
* Carry out regular site inspections to identify and resolve risks
* Maintain accurate documentation, certifications, and audit records
* Support legal, safety, and environmental standards across the site
Team Leadership & Operations
* Line manage facilities, maintenance, housekeeping teams, and on-site contractors
* Build a positive team culture focused on quality, safety, and teamwork
* Organise rotas, daily inspections, housekeeping schedules, and deep cleaning programmes
* Hold regular 1:1 meetings to support performance, wellbeing, and development
Planning, Budgets & Collaboration
* Manage CapEx and OpEx budgets with strong cost control
* Coordinate procurement of equipment and supplies
* Report performance and site issues to the Regional Facilities Manager
* Support emergency planning, centre projects, and senior leadership activity
About You
* Proven experience in facilities, estates, or building management
* Confident xsngvjr managing teams and external contractors
* Strong working knowledge of health & safety and compliance
* Practical, organised, and solution-focused
* Customer-focused with strong problem-solving skills
* Comfortable working in a busy, guest-facing leisure environment
* Flexible and adaptable to operational change
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with live-on accommodation option
* Opportunity to work at a unique leisure site location on the Isle of Wight
* A leadership role with autonomy and variety
* Supportive environment with scope for development
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