Facilities Manager

Arena Group; Costessey; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Cash Plan

Group Personal Pension Scheme

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Company Sick Pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Arena Group is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to lead the management of facilities across multiple UK locations. Based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, you will oversee operations, ensure safety compliance and drive improvements across sites in St Ives, Coventry and Renishaw.

You will manage budgets, contractor performance and health & safety, while developing the Facilities Coordinator and building cross-functional relationships within the business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Facilities Management role.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing people and developing team members.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management and compliance of office and warehouse facilities across multiple sites.
• Manage services including maintenance, security, cleaning, waste management, mail and meeting room facilities.
• Lead and support the Facilities Coordinator.
• Manage supplier relationships, service contracts and procurement activities.
• Control facilities budgets, approve expenditure and support annual CAPEX planning.
• Coordinate repairs, refurbishments and planned maintenance programmes.
• Oversee company vehicles and plant assets.

Skills

Facilities management

Health & safety

People management

Organisational skills

Stakeholder management

Driving licence

Education

IWFM Level 3 in Facilities Management

RoSPA qualification

NEBOSH General Certificate

Job description

Facilities Manager

Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Reporting to: Business Operations Lead - Infrastructure & Environment

At Arena Group,we create exceptional spaces and environments for clients across a wide range of sectors. We are looking for an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to lead the management of our facilities across multiple UK locations, ensuring our workplaces remain safe, compliant, efficient and welcoming.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a facilities professional who enjoys variety, responsibility and making a visible impact. Based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, you will oversee facilities operations across our St Ives, Coventry and Renishaw sites, managing everything from maintenance and contractor performance to health & safety compliance, budgeting and workplace improvements.

You’ll also play an important leadership role, supporting and developing our Facilities Coordinator while building strong relationships across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day management and compliance of office and warehouse facilities across multiple sites.
• Manage services including maintenance, security, cleaning, waste management, mail and meeting room facilities.
• Lead and support the Facilities Coordinator.
• Manage supplier relationships, service contracts and procurement activities.
• Control facilities budgets, approve expenditure and support annual CAPEX planning.
• Coordinate repairs, refurbishments and planned maintenance programmes.
• Oversee company vehicles and plant assets.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a Facilities Management role.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing people and developing team members.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.

• IWFM Level 3 Qualification in Facilities Management, RoSPA qualification or equivalent experience.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate would be beneficial

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Group Personal Pension Scheme
• Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Company Sick Pay
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing and ambitious business

Additional Information

This role requires regular travel between our St Ives, Coventry and Renishaw locations, so a valid UK driving license is essential. You will also act as a key holder and first responder for out-of-hours facilities issues at our St Ives site.