Block Facilities Manager - Lloyds Living

Lloyds Banking Group

Manchester

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension contribution (up to 1

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes including free shares

Discounted shopping benefits

28 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Wellbeing initiatives and parental le

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking a Block / Facilities Manager in Manchester to lead operational management, safety, and maintenance across residential blocks. You will coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and resident communications while working with contractors and internal teams to ensure safe, compliant, and well-maintained homes.

Key focus areas include managing budgets, tracking compliance performance, and driving continuous improvement across the portfolio to

Qualifications

5+ years' experience in block/ facilities management or residential property management.
Strong knowledge of UK property compliance, building safety, and health & safety legislation.
Experience managing statutory compliance programmes and complex remedial workstreams.
Experience managing contractors, service providers and maintenance programmes.

Responsibilities

Manage statutory compliance across the portfolio, with timely certification reviews.
Oversee reactive, planned and preventative maintenance and contractor performance.
Manage budgets, approvals and expenditure within authority levels.
Provide resident communications and a seamless tenant experience.
Lead continuous improvement and ensure high safety and quality standards.

Skills

Block management

Facilities management

Residential property management

Contractor management

Budget control

Stakeholder management

Health & safety compliance

Site inspections

PPM programmes

Tools

Qube

Fixflo

Job description

As a Block / Facilities Manager, you will take responsibility for the operational management, compliance, safety and maintenance of a portfolio of residential blocks and communal assets. You will ensure buildings remain safe, compliant, well-maintained and deliver an excellent living environment for residents. The role requires effective management of planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, service partners, budgets and resident communications, ensuring all legal and regulatory obligations are met within required timeframes. You will work closely with internal teams, contractors and residents to maintain high standards across the portfolio while driving continuous improvement.

Building Compliance & Safety

Manage all statutory and regulatory compliance requirements across the portfolio.
Ensure all compliance certification is obtained, reviewed, monitored and renewed within legally required timeframes.
Verify the validity and accuracy of compliance documentation, including but not limited to:
+ Fire Risk Assessments (FRA)
+ Fire door inspections
+ Emergency lighting inspections
+ Gas Safety Certificates
+ EICRs
+ Lift inspections and servicing
+ Water hygiene and Legionella assessments
Identify inaccuracies, omissions, defects or non-compliant information within certification and escape for immediate resolution.
Maintain robust compliance records and audit trails within relevant systems.
Ensure all remedial actions arising from inspections, assessments and compliance reports are completed within required legal, risk-based and contractual timescales.
Support building safety initiatives and contribute to a strong compliance culture across the business.

Facilities, Block & Property Management

Inspect new developments to assess the plant and building contents and draft management plans and requirements.
Review O&M manuals to ensure PPM regimes are conducted timely and as required
Manage all reactive, planned and preventative maintenance activities across the portfolio.
When required, manage the residential homes within certain developments
Oversee the delivery of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes, ensuring works are completed on time and to required standards.
Monitor contractor performance against SLAs, KPIs and contractual obligations.
Raise work orders, obtain quotations, approve expenditure within authority levels and verify completed works.
Ensure high-quality standards are maintained across communal and external areas.
Conduct regular site inspections to assess building condition, identify risks and ensure effective asset management.
Manage remedial works arising from inspections, compliance reports & resident reports
Oversee the management and maintenance of communal areas, ensuring they remain clean, safe and presentable.
Ensure landscaping, waste management, lighting, signage and shared areas are maintained to agreed standards.
Ensure residents receive timely communications regarding planned works, compliance activities and building updates.
Support leasehold, tenancy and occupancy management activities where required.
Work collaboratively with wider operational teams to ensure a seamless resident experience.

Financial Management & Budget Control

Support the preparation and management of block budgets and operational expenditure.
Ensure expenditure is controlled and managed in line with approved budgets.
Review invoices and contractor costs for accuracy and value for money.
Identify opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining service quality and compliance standards.

Performance, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

Maintain accurate operational records and management information within business systems.
Track compliance performance, maintenance delivery, contractor performance and resident satisfaction metrics.
Identify trends, recurring failures and emerging risks across the portfolio.
Provide insight and recommendations to improve operational performance, customer experience and compliance outcomes.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of best practice processes.

Must Have

5+ years' experience in block management, facilities management, residential property management or a similar role.
Strong knowledge of UK property compliance, building safety and health & safety legislation.
Experience managing statutory compliance programmes and complex remedial workstreams.
Experience managing contractors, service providers and maintenance programmes.
Strong understanding of Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) programmes.
Experience managing budgets and controlling operational expenditure.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify compliance risks and documentation inaccuracies.

Nice to Have

IOSH, NEBOSH, IWFM, IRPM or The Property Institute (TPI) qualification.
Experience using Qube, Fixflo or similar property management systems.
Knowledge of Building Safety Act requirements and residential building compliance frameworks.

What We're Looking For

A proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and drives issues through to resolution.
Someone who is highly organised and confident managing multiple competing priorities.
A compliance-focused individual with a strong eye for detail and risk management.
A collaborative team player who builds positive relationships while challenging poor performance when required.
A customer-focused professional committed to delivering safe, compliant and well-maintained homes and communal environments.

Join us at Lloyds Living as we redefine what it means to manage property in the UK. We're on an ambitious journey to become one of the country's largest and most trusted landlords, creating vibrant communities and delivering exceptional living experiences. As we scale at pace, you'll be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of property management, where innovation, customer focus and growth go hand in hand., Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. If you'd like reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process, just let us know. Join us and grow with purpose!

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities. With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop. We keep your data safe. So, we'll only ever ask you to provide confidential or sensitive information once you have formally been invited along to an interview or accepted a verbal offer to join us which is when we run our background checks. We'll always explain what we need and why, with any request coming from a trusted Lloyds Banking Group person. We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.

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