Facilities Manager

Exeter Science Park; Exeter; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Exeter Science Park as a Facilities Manager and play a key role in maintaining an innovative hub in the South-West. You'll manage operations, ensure compliance, and enhance user experience while working in a forward-thinking environment with a strong commitment to growth and sustainability.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement of 28 days + bank holidays

8% pension contribution

Enhanced family-friendly policies

Funding of professional memberships

Death in service salary assurance (4 x salary)

Discounted food in the Science Park Centre

Qualifications

• Experience in hard and soft facilities management.
• Strong understanding of property, maintenance, and compliance standards.
• Customer-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day FM operations and oversee minor capital projects.
• Ensure facilities meet statutory compliance and coordinate contractors.
• Support tenant queries and deliver a positive user experience.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree-level education

Tools

PRINCE2

Job description

Full-time | Permanent | On-site at Exeter Science Park

Salary: Circa £45,000

Applications Open: 16th June | Deadline: 30th June

Interviews: Week Commencing 14th July

Join the innovation hub of the South-West

Exeter Science Park Ltd (ESPL) is the result of a vision to develop a science park in Exeter, Devon to facilitate the growth of innovative, fast-growing STEMM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics and medical) companies that exploit world-class research, create high-quality jobs, attract and retain talent, and drive productivity and economic growth. A thriving hub of innovation, the Science Park offers an environment that supports startups, entrepreneurs, and established tech businesses. We provide hot desks, small and large office suites and Grow-on Buildings, creating a space for innovative STEMM companies to deliver extraordinary growth. Set in a dynamic and collaborative campus environment, we support over 40 innovative companies pushing the boundaries of knowledge and discovery. As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a Facilities Manager to help shape the future of our award-winning site.

The role:

As Facilities Manager, you’ll play a key role in keeping the Park running smoothly and safely. Reporting to the Head of Operations, you'll take ownership of our estate's facilities and IT contracts, ensuring everything is fully compliant, functional, and future-ready.

This is a hands-on role where you’ll manage day-to-day FM operations and minor capital and maintenance projects, as well as liaise with tenants to deliver a top-tier user experience across the park. From ensuring buildings are legally compliant, to coordinating contractors, handling service charges, and producing project documentation, you’ll be at the heart of making our high-performance environment work.

What you’ll be doing:

• Acting as the main point of contact for all soft and hard FM issues.
• Managing the outsourced FM and IT service contracts.
• Overseeing minor projects across the full lifecycle—from feasibility to close-out.
• Ensuring all facilities meet statutory compliance with clear audit trails.
• Coordinating maintenance work and ensuring site safety.
• Supporting tenant queries and fostering a positive, service-focused culture.
• Assisting with service charge management and project documentation.
  
  

What we’re looking for:

You’re someone who:

• Has experience in both hard and soft facilities management.
• Knows how to manage budgets and small projects confidently.
• Communicates clearly, manages stakeholders well, and stays organised across multiple priorities.
• Can produce user-friendly reports and documentation.
• Brings a flexible, can-do attitude and thrives in a changing, high-energy environment.
  
  

Essential

• Degree-level education.
• Customer-facing experience.
• Strong understanding of property, maintenance, and compliance standards.
  
  

Desirable

• PRINCE2 or similar project management training.
• Professional membership or working toward CIOB, RICS, or IWFM.
• Background in innovation parks or property/client liaison.
  
  

Why work at Exeter Science Park?

We’re more than just a place to work, we’re a growing hub of discovery and progress. Based just off the M5 near Exeter, our 26-hectare campus offers a unique opportunity to work in a forward-thinking environment, surrounded by cutting-edge companies and a passionate team. You’ll be part of a mission-led organisation, committed to sustainability, innovation, and enabling growth across the South West.

Our package consists of:

• A competitive salary package
• Generous holiday entitlement of 28 days + bank holidays
• ESPL 8% pension contribution
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Salary sacrifice opportunities for cycle to work, pension and electric vehicles
• Death in service salary assurance (4 x salary)
• Vivup Employee assistance platform – includes discounts/special offers.
• Funding of professional memberships (where applicable).
• Discounted food in the Science Park Centre If you possess the experience, passion and desire to make this role a success then we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a cover letter by 30th June to be part of something bigger. Interviews will take place week commencing 14th July.
  
  

Exeter Science Park is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.