Facilities Lead: Student Housing & Safety Leader

Homes For Students; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bank holidays

Birthday day off

Employee discounts

Employee of the Month

Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Car scheme

Job summary

Homes for Students in Bristol is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead FM across a large-scale student property, ensuring health & safety, compliance and lifecycle maintenance. You will manage CAFM, contractor performance and M&E systems to deliver high service levels for residents.

The role requires proactive, organised leadership with cross-functional collaboration across teams, a focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement in a demanding student environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in property / facilities management and health & safety.
• Industry training in FM/health & safety is desirable.
• Experience managing refurbishment, warranty repairs or insurance works.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and housekeeping functions, including PPM and reactive works.
• Ensure health & safety compliance and ISO 45001 alignment.
• Manage contracts and coordinate with external service providers.
• Provide reports on property status, risks and lifecycle planning.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & Safety

Project management

Contract management

Team management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

IRPM/ARLA/RICS/IWFM/IOSH/IFE/FPA certifications

Relevant degree or equivalent

Tools

CAFM system

BMS

CCTV

Access control

Job description

Homes for Students in Bristol is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead FM across a large-scale student property, ensuring health & safety, compliance and lifecycle maintenance. You will manage CAFM, contractor performance and M&E systems to deliver high service levels for residents.

The role requires proactive, organised leadership with cross-functional collaboration across teams, a focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement in a demanding student environment.