Facilities Manager

Unum; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee professional facilities management services. This role involves proactive project leadership, stakeholder management, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will thrive in a supportive and inclusive environment, driving personal development and contributing to a culture of growth. With a focus on employee well-being, the company offers a range of benefits including a generous bonus, health cash plan, and flexible holiday options. Join a dynamic team where your contributions make a real difference.

Benefits

Generous Bonus

Company Funded Health Cash Plan

DC Pension Scheme

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Income Insurance

Remote GP Access

Nutrition Coaching

Personal Training

Unlimited Mental Health Support

Qualifications

• Proven track record in delivering facilities and property services.
• Strong health and safety focus with relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate facilities projects with adaptability.
• Manage external service providers and maintain budgets.

Skills

Facilities Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Budget Management

Health and Safety Compliance

Computer Literacy

Education

NEBOSH Certificate

Relevant Experience in Facilities Management

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

Job Posting End Date: May 10

Who are we?

We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

The role

What will you be doing?

Facilities Manager and Project Lead
Location: Dorking 3 days per week, Basingstoke 2 days per week

What will you bring?

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to ensure the provision of professional facilities management services in support of the business at Unum. You will proactively manage all facilities support services including building services, front of house, postal services, security, meeting and conference spaces, and catering, ensuring maintenance and upgrades are regularly performed.

In this role you will:

• Proactively lead, collaborate and coordinate on facilities projects with the ability to adapt to changing requirements.
• Identify the needs of individuals, supporting personal development, and coordinate in-house disciplines.
• Have strong stakeholder management and communication abilities to manage external service providers.
• You will have a high level of computer literacy to maintain up-to-date CAD drawings.
• Supervise cost centre budgets, assess and approve related budgets, and ensure financial control and accountability.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the delivery of facilities and property services to similar corporate clients. You will have a strong health and safety focus, and a NEBOSH certificate or relevant experience is desirable.

In view of the nature of the role the job holder must be willing to be on emergency callout and able to travel to any of the sites at short notice.

The successful Facilities Manager can expect:

• Generous Bonus
• Company funded Health Cash Plan
• DC Pension scheme
• Life, medical and income Insurance
• Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion
• 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
• Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.

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Why join us?

At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail].

Company:

Unum UK