Area Operations Manager - Facilities & Safety Lead

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS); Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking an Area Operations Manager to own and manage a cluster of buildings in Leeds/Manchester, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations. You will lead a team, manage service providers, and oversee budgets in accordance with contracts and CBRE procedures.

The role emphasizes risk management, customer relationships, and delivering top-tier workplace environments in line with company standards.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High degree and knowledge reference of Health and Safety legislation, environmental protection requirements and ideally IOSH or NEBOSH qualified.
• IWFM qualification desirable for facilities management roles.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage a cluster of buildings, providing a clean, safe and effective working environment.
• Act as a single point of contact for allocated buildings, managing relationships with customers, suppliers and your team.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

IWFM qualification desirable

Job description

CBRE Global Workplace Solutions (GWS) is seeking an Area Operations Manager to own and manage a cluster of buildings in Leeds/Manchester, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations. You will lead a team, manage service providers, and oversee budgets in accordance with contracts and CBRE procedures.

The role emphasizes risk management, customer relationships, and delivering top-tier workplace environments in line with company standards.