Facilities Manager

Paxton Access; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Brighton is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee essential services and manage large-scale projects. The ideal candidate has experience in team leadership within facilities management or health & safety, with strong problem-solving skills. You will ensure the company’s premises are maintained to high standards and lead initiatives for future growth while managing budgets effectively. The role promotes a collaborative work environment, aiming for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Discounted fitness memberships

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading and managing a team.
• Experience in Facilities or Health and Safety roles.
• Ability to manage a varied and complex workload efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Oversee essential services and manage large-scale projects.
• Ensure company premises are maintained to high standards.
• Manage budgets and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for facilities growth.
• Respond effectively to emergencies ensuring business continuity.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Job description

At the heart of Paxton, we are innovators, we look for ways of harnessing new technology to provide better solutions for our customers. We're a global brand with nearly 40 years of experience, our team of over 400 employees is spread around the world.

We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant environment, with a focus on excellent company culture. Our teams make Paxton a great place to work with brilliant benefits that come with any role at Paxton, with an emphasis on career progression, training and development, and recognition of achievement for every employee.

So, what are the benefits?

• We run a great social calendar with wine tasting, cooking classes, onsite yoga, staff parties, monthly internal events and more. It’s rare you won’t see something going on!
• Private medical insurance (Opt in) and healthcare cash-back plan with Health Shield.
• Join a Carbon Neutral company – Paxton is Carbon Neutral in the UK, France, Germany & South Africa!
• Modern offices, collaboration spaces, onsite mini-gym, and a gourmet café with subsidised food.
• Discounted fitness memberships up to 75% off in your area with GymFlex.
• Collaborative internal group initiatives like the Green Team, EDI Team, or the Charity Team.
• Tech, bike, and travel or season ticket loans.
• 25-days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can buy & sell up to 5 days a year.
• Recognised as one of the Best Companies to Work for in the UK, by Best Companies.

About the role

Join our team as a Facilities Manager in Brighton, where you'll oversee essential services, manage large-scale projects, and ensure premises are safe, efficient, and well-maintained.

• Lead, motivate, and develop the facilities team, supporting personal and professional development, creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment.
• Encourage a collaborative team environment and ensure open communication with the team and internal departments and external contractors.
• Work closely with the Health and Safety and Reception teams to collaborate on all current and future facilities needs and requirements.
• Oversee and manage both hard and soft services, ensuring the company’s premises are maintained to the highest standards.
• Manage budgets for facilities-related expenses, ensuring cost-effectiveness and value for money. This includes monitoring ongoing costs, analysing trends, and finding cost-saving opportunities.
• Lead and oversee large-scale facilities projects, including managing contractors, ensuring they meet timelines and quality standards.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for the future growth and optimisation of the company’s facilities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Identify and manage risks, ensuring compliance with Health and Safety regulations and implementing appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Optimise space utilisation, planning for future office needs and reorganising premises as required.
• Respond swiftly and effectively to emergencies, ensuring business continuity during urgent situations.
• Build and maintain relationships with vendors and contractors, negotiating contracts and ensuring quality service delivery.
• Monitor service performance using KPIs, driving continuous improvement and ensuring high service standards.
• Coordinate and manage the delivery of facilities services, ensuring tasks and projects are completed within agreed deadlines and budgets.

What are we looking for?

• Proven experience leading and managing a team, alongside supporting their professional development.
• Proven experience in a similar role within Facilities, or Health and Safety is essential.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skillswith experience in managing a varied and complex workload efficiently.

The right attitude is more important to us than your skills or experience. If you’re excited about a role but your existing experience doesn’t match up with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway.

We want to collaborate with you and hear your ideas, most of all, we want people to enjoy the journey with us. Take a look at what our team thinks of working here