Job Title: Facilities Manager

Reports to: Head of PropertyLocation: Office-based with travel to other sites as required. Hybrid working may be considered (60% office-based).Salary: £50,000 (dependent on qualifications and experience)Hours: Full-time (35 hours/week)

Pension: Non-contributory scheme with 11% employer contribution

Annual Leave: 25 days + 8 public holidays (rising to 29 days after 5 years)

My client the Church of England is seeking an experienced Facilities manager to manage all aspects of facilities management across their occupied buildings.

Reporting to the Head of Property the postholder will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of facilities management across multiple buildings, including offices and retreat/community centres. This includes reactive and planned maintenance, health and safety, statutory compliance, budget management, contractor oversight, and reporting to various advisory boards.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Act as the accountable person for health and fire safety 
2. Support corporate governance by producing timely, well-written reports 
3. Maintain and review corporate policies, especially Health and Safety
4. Manage the facilities budget and liaise with Finance to track and report expenditure.
5. Handle legal processes including planning applications and building control certifications.
6. Specify and tender construction contracts, ensuring compliance 
7. Commission reports (e.g., fire risk assessments), manage service level agreements, and coordinate maintenance programs.
8. Serve as the point of contact for accidents/incidents
9. Lead emergency contingency planning 
10. Conduct staff inductions, issue ID/security fobs, and coordinate DSE assessments.
11. Perform routine health and safety inspections across all sites.
12. Conduct fire alarm tests and act as principal fire marshal.
13. Serve as out-of-hours contact for alarms
14. Maintain statutory compliance roles and commission training 
15. Manage tenant leases in corporate offices.
16. Optimize office space usage and coordinate move projects with IT
17. Manage insurance renewals and claims.
18. Promote safe practices and quality workmanship.
19. Ensure regulatory compliance through contractor oversight and data management.
20. Complete role-related and general training as required.

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• Substantial experience in corporate facilities management
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified
• Facilities Management certification (e.g., IWFM, IFMA)
• Experience managing health and fire safety policies
• Experience commissioning property surveys and care plans
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety legislation (1974), Fire Safety Order (2005)
• Skilled in planning, organizing, and prioritizing tasks
• Experience producing and presenting reports to committees
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Collaborative, diplomatic, and customer-focused
• IT literate (Microsoft Office)
• Valid UK driving licence or ability to travel
• Able to support the ethos and objectives of the organization

Desirable:

• Budget management experience
• Lease management experience
• Experience in contract procurement and construction project planning
• Staff management experience
• Knowledge of relevant legislation (e.g., CDM 2015, Landlord Tenant Act 1954)
• Understanding of planning policy and building regulations