FACILITIES MANAGER

Salary: up to £50k DOE

Location: Wythenshawe

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Mon-Fri (Full Time)

Keywords: facilities management, sustainability, health and safety, budget management, team support, event planning, continuous improvement, inclusive workplace

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a facilities Manager to join a well-established organisation in Wythenshawe, offering a competitive salary of up to £50k DOE. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about creating welcoming, efficient, and sustainable work environments. You will play a pivotal part in ensuring the smooth operation of a vibrant head office, supporting both people and processes with care and attention to detail.

• Enjoy flexible working opportunities with early Friday finishes at 1pm, allowing you more time for yourself and your loved ones while still making a significant contribution during the week.

What you'll do:

As Facilities Manager based in Wythenshawe, you will be entrusted with overseeing all aspects of facilities operations within a bustling head office environment. Your days will be filled with variety as you balance budget planning, contract management, event coordination, health and safety oversight, and hands-on support for both routine tasks and special projects. You will collaborate across teams to ensure every aspect of the workplace runs efficiently-from managing supplier relationships to setting up spaces for key meetings. Your commitment to continuous improvement will help drive sustainability initiatives while maintaining best practices throughout the department.

• Compile annual operational expenditure and capital expenditure budgets to ensure effective financial planning for all facilities-related activities.
• Manage day-to-day relationships with multiple facilities management contracts, including catering, outsourced services, mechanical, and electrical maintenance to guarantee high standards of service delivery.
• Oversee smaller contracts such as couriers, franking machines, sundry supplies for packaging, taxis, and stationery to maintain seamless office operations.
• Collaborate closely with Indirect Procurement to support negotiations or lead full request-for-proposal (RFP) processes when required for contract renewals or new services.
• Schedule and attend quarterly health and safety meetings for the office location, ensuring all facilities-related actions are completed promptly and liaising with the Health & Safety Manager as needed.
• Plan and manage logistics for on-site events such as annual general meetings, brand launches, business reviews, and festive gatherings to create engaging experiences for staff.
• Work alongside the wider team to set up furniture and equipment for meetings and auditorium events, ensuring spaces are ready for productive use.
• Assist with manual handling tasks, including off-loading heavy deliveries in partnership with the Warehouse Assistant to keep operations running smoothly.
• Provide packaging solutions for product launches or sample send-outs so items are dispatched safely in compliance with relevant legislation.
• Manage the off-site archive facility in collaboration with internal departments to ensure secure storage and easy retrieval of important documents.

What you bring:

To excel as Facilities Manager in this role, you will bring substantial experience from similar positions where you have balanced operational demands with strategic thinking. Your expertise in budget management will enable you to allocate resources wisely while always seeking ways to enhance value through sustainable choices.

• Demonstrated experience in facilities management within an office or corporate environment where you have overseen both operational activities and strategic planning.
• Proven ability to compile and manage Opex and Capex budgets effectively while identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality or sustainability.
• Strong background in managing multiple service contracts including catering, outsourced facilities management providers, mechanical & electrical maintenance suppliers.
• Experience negotiating terms with vendors or supporting procurement processes such as RFPs to secure best value agreements aligned with organisational goals.
• Comprehensive understanding of health & safety regulations relevant to office environments along with practical experience implementing related actions or improvements.
• Excellent organisational skills enabling you to plan successful on-site events from business reviews to social gatherings while coordinating logistics seamlessly.
• Hands-on approach when it comes to supporting manual handling tasks or setting up meeting spaces alongside your team members.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its unwavering commitment to sustainability, community wellbeing, and employee satisfaction. With roots dating back over a century, it has built a reputation for caring deeply about people, both inside the company and beyond. Employees benefit from flexible working arrangements, including early Friday finishes that promote work-life harmony. The workplace culture is genuinely inclusive: diversity is celebrated, unique perspectives are welcomed, and everyone's voice matters. Training opportunities abound, so you can continue developing professionally while contributing meaningfully every day. If you're looking for an employer that values kindness, collaboration, shared success-and offers tangible benefits like generous pension contributions-this is the place where your career can flourish.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on a rewarding Facilities Manager position where your skills make a real difference every day, we encourage you to apply now!

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