Assistant Facilities Manager

B & M Care; Dacorum; Hybrid; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Facilities Manager to ensure high standards of safety and compliance within care homes. The role includes overseeing daily operations, project management, and maintaining environmental standards. The ideal candidate will have previous relevant experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage teams. This position offers a full-time contract with a competitive salary of £38,000 and varied working hours between office and site locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a facilities or related role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• IWFM qualifications desirable.
• A DBS check will be essential for all candidates.

Responsibilities

• Support daily facilities functions, manage resources and oversee maintenance/repairs.
• Assist with facilities projects and manage local works/contractors.
• Ensure adherence to safety, compliance and environmental regulatory standards.
• Liaise with staff, contractors and management to facilitate repairs.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

People management

MS Office proficiency

Job description

Overview

This role ensures the smooth running of hard and soft facilities within the care homes and tenanted properties, maintaining high standards of safety, compliance and environmental performance.

Pay & Contract

Rate of Pay £38,000

Contract Type Full Time

Contract Hours 37.5 hours per week

Location & Hours

Hemel Hempstead – Head Office

Part office‑based from the Support Office in Hemel Hempstead and part site‑based to oversee active projects. Working hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Role Summary

B&M Care operates 28 Care Homes and 18 tenanted properties across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire and North London. We strive for ‘outstanding’ care, providing safe, homely environments that enhance residents’ quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Operations – Support daily facilities functions, manage resources and oversee maintenance/repairs.
• Project Management – Assist with facilities projects, manage local works/contractors, negotiate and agree Service Level Agreements (SLA) and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts.
• Compliance, Safety & Environmental – Ensure adherence to safety, compliance and environmental regulatory standards.
• Administration – Record, report, raise Purchase Orders and perform general office duties.
• Communication – Liaise with staff, contractors and management to facilitate repairs and servicing.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a facilities or related role.
• Strong organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• People management experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.
• IWFM qualifications desirable.
• A DBS check will be essential for all candidates.
• Degree of flexibility in working hours and mobility.

You will need to be energetic and self‑motivated, able to multi‑task, prioritise work and remain calm under pressure, sharing B&M Care’s Core Values of Commitment, Connection and Compassion.