Dual-Site Facilities Manager: Soft Services & Compliance

UKCEH; Lancaster; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental research institute is seeking a proactive Workplace Manager to oversee soft facilities operations at their Bangor and Lancaster sites. The role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining service contracts. Ideal candidates will have a Workplace or Facilities qualification, relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include 27 days annual leave, a 10% employer pension contribution, and flexible working opportunities.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

10% employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

24/7 access to wellbeing support

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing facilities operations across multiple sites.
• Strong understanding of health and safety compliance.
• Experience in budget management and procurement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Workplace teams at both sites.
• Oversee building and services compliance and health and safety.
• Manage budgets and procurement in line with procedures.
• Coordinate site visits, audits, and inspections.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Contractor management

Proven leadership

Team management

Knowledge of regulations for soft services

Education

Workplace / Facilities qualification or 5+ years relevant experience

Health and Safety qualification (e.g., IOSH, NEBOSH)

Job description

A leading environmental research institute is seeking a proactive Workplace Manager to oversee soft facilities operations at their Bangor and Lancaster sites. The role involves managing teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining service contracts. Ideal candidates will have a Workplace or Facilities qualification, relevant experience, and strong leadership skills. Benefits include 27 days annual leave, a 10% employer pension contribution, and flexible working opportunities.