Facilities Manager

Liberty Global; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Global seeks a Facilities Manager in Bradford to enhance employee experience and oversee operational services across multiple sites. The role involves managing facilities, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Join a dynamic team committed to innovation and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive salary plus performance bonuses

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing benefits including mental health support

Matched pension contributions up to 10%

Access to a car benefit scheme

Online learning platform for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management within dynamic environments.
• Experience managing multiple sites.
• Knowledge of compliance with industry standards for health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational facilities for Bradford and Leeds offices.
• Ensure excellent workplace experience for users.
• Manage hard and soft services through staff and vendors.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Team-building

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

We’re looking for a Facilities Manager to join our team in Bradford, United Kingdom.

You will be responsible for supporting the UK and Global Facilities organization (including Safety and Security) by leading the operational facilities for our Bradford and Leeds offices. As Facilities Manager, you'll oversee all facilities operational services and processes, ensuring an excellent workplace experience for our users.

What will you be doing?

• Creating an optimal employee experience related to services provided by Liberty Global facilities.
• Creating offices where people feel free, safe, and welcomed.
• Driving innovative ideas in the workplace environment to ensure a high level of employee experience.
• Developing a deep understanding of employee voice and culture to identify opportunities for improving quality of experience and fostering engagement, collaboration, and support within Facilities.
• Supporting the future workplace strategy based on current business needs and trends through stakeholder management.
• Collaborating with internal communications, HR, and DE&I teams to promote inclusivity and best practices in our office spaces.
• Contributing to operational and capital budgets, supervising expenditure and financial forecasts with relevant stakeholders, focusing on efficiency and cost management.
• Managing and delivering hard and soft services through both directly employed staff and outsourced providers.
• Representing the Bradford office and supporting global initiatives on risk management, security, and safety, including business continuity and evacuation plans.
• Supervising space planning, analyzing onsite occupation levels, and managing relocations as needed, in coordination with HR and teams.
• Liaising with external vendors to ensure high-quality, integrated facilities management services.
• Monitoring performance against KPIs and SLAs for service providers.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Context/Environment:

• Based in Bradford, UK, with oversight and travel to Leeds and Sheffield offices.
• Collaborating with other Liberty Global facilities locations and external agencies.
• Supporting the UK Facilities Senior Manager as needed.

We tend to look for people with:

• Proven experience in facilities management within dynamic, stakeholder-focused environments.
• Experience managing multiple sites.
• Ability to create an inclusive workplace environment.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Experience developing and managing KPIs and SLAs related to vendor agreements.
• Knowledge of compliance with industry standards for building, health & safety, and security.
• Strong facilitation, team-building, relationship, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with proficiency in English; additional languages are advantageous.
• Leadership experience in developing and motivating teams.
• Ability to handle varied workloads and operate proactively.
• Understanding of budget management and reporting.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary plus performance bonuses.
• 25 days annual leave, with options to purchase additional days.
• Wellbeing benefits, including mental health support, medical, dental, and critical illness coverage.
• Matched pension contributions up to 10%.
• Access to a car benefit scheme.
• Online learning platform for career development.
• Opportunity to work in an innovative, fast-paced team.

Who we are:

Join Liberty Global and shape tomorrow’s connections today! We connect people through cutting-edge technology as a global leader in broadband, video, and mobile communications. We invest in fibre and 5G networks, serving over 85 million fixed and mobile connections through brands like Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo, and Telenet. Our ventures include stakes in companies across content, tech, and infrastructure, such as ITV, Formula E, and more. We value diversity, equity, and sustainability, using technology for good. If you're entrepreneurial and thrive on challenges, join our high-performing team.

Liberty Global is committed to an inclusive environment and equal opportunity employment. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds.