Facilities Manager

Birmingham Children's Trust; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave + bank holidays

On-site parking

Hybrid working

Local Government pension scheme

Employee benefits scheme

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to shape and maintain our estate, supporting services for children, young people and families across Birmingham.

You will lead on maintenance programmes, manage contractors, ensure compliance with health and safety, and support property improvement projects across several sites, with hybrid work in Birmingham and travel to Trust sites.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline or substantial equivalent experience.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or IWFM (formerly BIFM) or working towards membership.
• Proven experience delivering maintenance plans and property improvement projects across a diverse estate.
• Experience managing planned and emergency maintenance works across multiple sites.
• Experience managing contractors and suppliers against KPIs and service standards.
• Strong understanding of property legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• Experience monitoring budgets and balancing priorities within financial constraints.
• Experience identifying and mitigating health and safety risks in operational environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with effective risk and issue management.
• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to build relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across multiple sites.
• Coordinate emergency repairs and small capital works projects.
• Manage facilities budgets and contractor performance against KPIs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, welfare and regulatory requirements.
• Lead on property improvement projects across the estate.

Skills

Degree-level discipline

Professional membership

Maintenance plans

Budget management

Health and safety risk management

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Are you an experienced Facilities professional with a passion for creating safe, effective and welcoming environments?

We are looking for a Facilities Manager to help shape and maintain our estate, supporting the delivery of vital services for children, young people and families across Birmingham.

Reporting to the Senior Facilities Manager, this is a key role within our Property and Facilities team, responsible for ensuring that our buildings remain safe, compliant, well-maintained and fit for purpose. You will lead on planned and reactive maintenance programmes, manage contractors and suppliers, oversee compliance obligations, and support the delivery of property improvement projects across multiple sites.

No two days will be the same. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, coordinate emergency repairs, manage facilities budgets, monitor contractor performance and support the delivery of small capital works projects. You will also be responsible for ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and Trust policies relating to health, safety and welfare.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, building strong working relationships and driving continuous improvement. You will be trusted to identify opportunities to improve services, enhance the working environment for colleagues and help deliver an estate that supports excellent outcomes for children, young people and families.

We have been rated as 'Good' by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.

This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham, with regular travel required across Trust sites. You must have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.

About you

We are looking for a motivated and experienced facilities or property professional who can successfully manage multiple priorities whilst maintaining high standards of service delivery.

Essential requirements

• Educated to degree level in a relevant discipline, or able to demonstrate substantial equivalent experience in a similar role.
• Membership of RICS, CIOB or IWFM (formerly BIFM), or working towards professional membership.
• Proven experience delivering maintenance plans and property improvement projects across a diverse estate.
• Experience managing planned and emergency maintenance works across multiple sites.
• Experience managing contractors and suppliers against contractual KPIs and service standards.
• Strong understanding of property legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• Experience monitoring budgets and balancing competing priorities within financial constraints.
• Experience identifying, managing and mitigating health and safety risks in operational environments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and activities simultaneously, with effective risk and issue management.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with experience building relationships at all levels.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills as you'll be required to engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet challenging deadlines.

Onboarding Process

Please note as part of our onboarding process, the successful candidate will be required undergo a series of background checks with Experian including Experian DBS, Experian Right to Work, and Digital ID verification. These are essential pre-employment requirements.

Our Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 5 years of service and 35 days after 10 years of service.
• Free on-site parking at our offices on One Avenue Road (Aston) and Lifford House (Stirchley). We also provide onsite electric car charging ports which are free to use!
• Full access to our amazing internal employee benefits scheme including, Occupational Health services, Rewards Schemes, Benefits discounts (including the Blue Light Card), Health & Fitness and Personal Wellbeing support and much more!
• Flexible and hybrid working policy - we are well adapted to a hybrid model of working which includes a combination of time spent in the office and at home and we offer a variety of working patterns.
• Pension Scheme - You will receive a generous local government career average pension scheme in line with the local government pension scheme.

Help us to change children and young people’s lives

At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.
• Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.
• Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
• Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.

Our Values

We approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.

We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.

We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.

Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.

Safeguarding

At Birmingham Children's Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.

The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people.

We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.