Facilities Manager

MHS Homes; Chatham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays + buy/

Job summary

MHS Homes is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the Facilities service across our corporate property portfolio, ensuring buildings, services, and processes are safe, compliant, efficient and aligned with statutory and organisational requirements.

As the primary FM lead, you will oversee contractor performance, statutory compliance, asset management, and smooth estate operation while line managing Facilities Assistants and Co-ordinators, driving inclusion and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial asset management.
• Experience managing people and contracts.
• Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Facilities service ensuring performance and value for money.
• Manage statutory compliance and identify risks with mitigations.
• Oversee contracts and projects to improve asset quality and lifecycle.
• Line manage Facilities Assistants and Co-ordinators with resourcing and performance.
• Lead CCTV networks and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Manage 500+ landlord utility meters and tender processes.
• Oversee maintenance of two corporate holiday homes.
• Promote Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Skills

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Decision making

Communication

Education

IWFM Level 4 (or working towards)

IOSH/NEBOSH certification (or working towards)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the Facilities service across our corporate property portfolio. You will ensure our buildings, building services, and operational processes remain safe, compliant, efficient, and aligned with statutory and organisational requirements. As the primary point of contact for all FM related issues, you will oversee contractor performance, statutory compliance, asset management, and the smooth running of our corporate estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Facilities service, delivering strong performance, value for money, and excellent customer outcomes.
• Maximise commercial assets through lifecycle planning, income generating opportunities, and asset protection.
• Manage statutory compliance, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigations.
• Oversee contracts and projects to improve asset quality, extend asset life, and reduce environmental impact.
• Provide high-quality customer service and manage complaints in line with Housing Ombudsman standards.
• Line manager for Facilities Assistants, Facilities Co-ordinator and Utilities Co-ordinator, ensuring effective resourcing, coaching, and performance.
• Act as the organisational lead for CCTV enquiries, ensuring GDPR compliance and take charge of some of the CCTV networks.
• Manage 500+ landlord utility meters, ensuring value through tendering.
• Oversee the management and maintenance of two corporate holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset.
• Promote and uphold Equality, Diversity and Inclusion standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years' experience in commercial asset management
• Experience managing people and contracts
• Strong decision-making and prioritisation skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and compliance requirements
• Valid UK driving licence
• IOSH/NEBOSH and IWFM Level 4 (or working towards)

Desirable

• Procurement skills, project management experience, IWFM membership

If you're ready to lead a high impact service, shape the performance of our corporate estate, and make a meaningful difference every day, this role offers the opportunity to do exactly that.

A performance based annual bonus + pension contributions matched up to 6%.

Benefits

• - 28 days holiday + bank holidays and the option to buy/sell holiday
• - Training & Development and opportunities for continuing professional development including regular tool box talks
• - A great team of colleagues to work with
• - Regular social and charitable events and a range of wellbeing activities
• - Enhanced family leave policies
• - A really competitive package of flexible employee benefits including a cycle to work scheme
• - Free parking and disabled parking
• - Access to two holiday homes in Norfolk and Dorset