Facilities Manager

Bell Cornwall; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law firm in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee its multiple sites, ensuring health and safety compliance, efficient budget management, and enhancing client experiences. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in multi-site facilities management, the ability to manage a team, and a clean driving license to travel between locations. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management with health and safety responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of local safety regulations and building codes.
• Experience managing a team and coordinating office moves.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement health and safety policies.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and relations with contractors.
• Manage the facilities budget efficiently.
• Supervise the team and lead training for new staff.
• Enhance client experience and manage the Front of House.

Skills

Multi-site facilities management

Health and safety compliance

Budget management

Team management

Event management

Customer service

Job description

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Birmingham city centre (with 3 further sites across Birmingham)

Bell Cornwall Recruitment are delighted to be working with a regional law firm who continue to grow. They are looking for a Facilities Manager to oversee their 4 sites across Birmingham, managing the functionality and presentation of the facilities, ensuring full health and safety compliance, and contributing to a positive client experience that aligns with the firm’s values.

Key responsibilities of the Facilities Manager will include (but are not limited to):

• Develop, implement, and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with local regulations and industry standards, conducting regular safety inspections, risk assessments and address any identified issues promptly.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and upgrades establishing and maintaining effective commercial relationships with contractors and service providers.
• Enhance client and guest experience, creating a welcoming environment and collaborating internally to coordinate client visits and events.
• Develop and manage the facilities budget, including operating expenses and capital projects to ensure efficient use of resources.
• Supervise and lead a team of facilities staff, fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement whilst taking a lead of training and inductions for new staff.
• Adhere to full regulatory requirements, not just across facilities but also regarding the storage of data and collection of documents.
• Management of the Front of House function.

The successful individual will have:

• Proven experience within an inhouse, multi-site facilities management role that includes health and safety responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of local safety regulations and building codes.
• Evidence of budget and resource management.
• Experience co-ordinating an office move.
• Evidence of event management from a facilities capacity.
• Experience managing a team is essential.
• MUST hold a clean driving license and be happy travelling to multiple sites Mon-Fri.

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager looking for their next challenge.