Area Facilities Manager

ZipRecruiter; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Manager to lead operational excellence and ensure compliance across various assets. This role emphasizes a commitment to health and safety, aiming for Zero Harm while driving business growth through effective budget management and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset and a proven track record in operational management, particularly within facilities management or public sector contracts. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to fostering a positive work environment and implementing best practices across multiple sites.

Qualifications

• Proven background in operational management, ideally within FM or public-sector contracts.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain statutory compliance across RFCA assets and manage operational risks.
• Oversee contract performance and compliance, ensuring timely reporting.

Skills

Operational Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Strategic Mindset

Analytical Abilities

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Job description

Job Description

What You'll Do

As Area Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining statutory compliance across RFCA assets, effectively managing operational risks, and developing a capable team to deliver capital projects successfully. A key focus will be implementing and maintaining a robust Health & Safety strategy with a commitment to achieving Zero Harm.

You will oversee contract performance and compliance, ensuring timely reporting, issue resolution, and continuous service improvement.

Financial responsibilities include managing budgets, tracking performance against contract metrics, and delivering operational solutions that drive both customer value and business growth.

You’ll act as a key liaison for stakeholders—developing and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with RFCA, DIO, and external partners—while managing commercial agreements with suppliers. Promoting a culture of strong leadership, you’ll ensure best practices, policies, and procedures are consistently followed, while fostering an inclusive and positive working environment.

What You'll Bring

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A proven background in operational management, ideally within FM or public-sector contracts
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• A strategic mindset with the ability to influence and implement change in complex environments
• Experience managing sub-contractors and dispersed teams across multiple sites
• Excellent analytical abilities and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• A visible presence across sites 3–4 days per week

Please note: Candidates must be UK and capable of obtaining unrestricted SC Clearance.