Full job descriptionFacilities ManagerSouth East London | Permanent | £salary & Bens - Onsite, with some flexible working
Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a unique and inspiring environment?
We are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious and highly respected organisation in the arts and education sector. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a large & diverse building, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient facilities operations while leading a dedicated on-site team.
The RoleAs Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of facilities services, ensuring operational excellence across the site. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of health & safety, compliance and building management, while providing strong leadership to a small facilities team.
Key Responsibilities*Lead and develop a small facilities team, managing performance and day-to-day activities.
*Oversee the smooth operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities.
*Ensure full compliance with all health & safety and statutory regulations.
*Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
*Monitor contractor performance and service delivery.
*Conduct risk assessments and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
*Support budgeting, procurement and facilities-related projects.
*Drive continuous improvement across facilities services and operational processes.
About You*Proven experience in a Facilities Manager, Building Manager or similar position.
*Experience of managing a small team is essential
*You must be able to demonstrate ideally "hands on Trades experience" and be ready to get your sleeves rolled up!
*Strong working knowledge of health & safety and building compliance requirements.
*Experience managing contractors and service providers.
*Demonstrable people management and supervisory experience.
*Proactive, organised and confident in managing multiple priorities.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
What’s on Offer?*The opportunity to work within a creative and inspiring environment.
*A varied and rewarding role with genuine responsibility.
*Supportive culture and long-term career prospects.
*Mainly onsite, but with some flexible working available
*£salary plus, pension, generous sick pay, discounts on memberships and more.
If you’re a hands-on facilities professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.