Facilities Manager

Spider Web Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UK is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to ensure safety and efficiency across its property portfolio. The ideal candidate will manage contractors, ensure health and safety compliance, and deliver exceptional value while optimizing asset use. Strong leadership and proven experience in facilities management are essential for this on-site role in Saffron Walden. Apply with an updated CV to take on this pivotal position.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension contributions

Employee support programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multiple sites and projects in facilities management.
• Ability to work collaboratively with contractors and internal teams.
• Full driving licence required to travel between branches.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and grounds to high safety standards.
• Oversee health and safety compliance.
• Manage budgets, contractors, and supplier relationships.
• Plan and deliver refurbishments and space management.
• Develop and implement policies for operational excellence.

Skills

Project delivery

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

IOSH certification

NEBOSH certification (advantage)

Job description

Why Saffron Building Society?

At Saffron Building Society, we view financial well‑being as a continuous journey rather than a fixed destination. Being a mutual means our members are central to everything we do, with their needs guiding our decisions. We're committed to building meaningful connections, providing outstanding experiences, and making a positive impact in the communities we serve.

Fantastic Company Benefits Include:

• Competitive Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum depending on experience, plus Performance Dependent Annual Bonus.
• Holiday: 33 days including bank holidays, with Holiday Exchange Scheme (buy or sell days).
• Pension: 5 % employee contribution 8.5 % employer contribution.
• Employee Extras such as: Life assurance, income protection, flexible and supportive working culture including access to mental health first aiders.

About the role:

As the Facilities Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our property portfolio is safe, efficient, and well maintained. You will be instrumental in managing buildings and grounds, overseeing contractors, maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations, and driving sustainability and operational excellence. This position offers a unique blend of project management, stakeholder engagement, and facilities oversight, allowing you to make a real impact across our sites.

Main Duties and responsibilities:

• Maintain buildings and grounds to high standards of safety, comfort, and efficiency.
• Oversee health and safety compliance, including first‑line H&S, DSE assessments, M&E servicing, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage budgets, contractors, and supplier relationships to deliver exceptional value.
• Plan and deliver refurbishments, moves, space management, and disposals.
• Optimise asset use by managing property leases, tenancy compliance, and relationships with legal and property firms.
• Oversee fleet management, company car scheme, and associated policies.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and performance benchmarks to ensure operational excellence.

About you:

As a Facilities Manager, you will have proven experience managing multiple sites and projects within a facilities management environment. You possess strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills, and have the ability to work collaboratively with contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams. You must hold IOSH certification (NEBOSH an advantage), a full driving licence will be required to travel between branches. You will also need to be physically fit for occasional heavy lifting. Your proactive approach to problem‑solving, project delivery, and operational excellence sets you apart.

If you have the relevant skills and experience for this Facilities Manager role and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up‑to‑date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

If you require any reasonable adjustments such as access or information in an alternative format, please inform us soon as you are able so that we can make the appropriate adjustments.

No recruitment agencies, please

Facilities Manager - Saffron Building Society is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to join our team on a full‑time basis at our office in Saffron Walden, Essex. The working hours for this role are 8.30am - 5.30pm, based on‑site, with shared on‑call cover alongside the Senior Facilities Officer, including weekend availability as required.