Facilities Manager

Leicester City FC; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicester City Football Club is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager to lead the maintenance team and drive operational excellence across the King Power Stadium and related sites. You will manage reactive and planned maintenance, supervise contractors, and ensure compliance with all statutory requirements while supporting matchday operations.

The role requires strong leadership, project management experience, and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced stadium environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or equivalent in Engineering, Electro/Mechanical Engineering, Management, Business Studies or related qualification.
• Experience leading multi-skilled maintenance teams in large facilities.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the maintenance team to deliver high standards of operation.
• Oversee planned and reactive maintenance across Club facilities.
• Manage capital projects, refurbishments and infrastructure improvements.
• Coordinate external contractors and monitor service delivery against standards.
• Support matchday and major events to ensure facilities are ready and compliant.
• Assist in budgeting and cost control for facilities operations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Planning

Problem solving

Communication

Team development

Education

Diploma in Engineering/Management

Tools

BMS (Building Management System)

Job description

Leicester City Football Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk of harm, and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.

Facilities Manager

Leicester City Football Club
Location:King Power Stadium, Leicester
Hours:Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type:Permanent

Be Part of Something Extraordinary

Leicester City Football Club is seeking an experienced and drivenFacilities Managerto play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing one of the UK's most iconic sporting venues.

This is an exciting opportunity for a facilities professional with strong leadership skills, technical expertise, and a passion for delivering operational excellence. Working within our Operations team and reporting to the Head of Facilities, you will help ensure the King Power Stadium and associated sites operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards every day.

From leading maintenance teams and managing major projects to supporting matchday operations and driving continuous improvements, this role offers a unique chance to make a real impact behind the scenes.

The Role

As Facilities Manager, you will oversee the delivery of reactive and planned maintenance activities across the Club's facilities, ensuring all buildings, plant, equipment and infrastructure remain safe, compliant and fully operational.

You will lead and develop the maintenance team, manage specialist contractors, deliver refurbishment and capital projects, and ensure all statutory and legislative requirements are met.

This is a varied and hands-on role where no two days are the same. One day you could be planning a major infrastructure upgrade, the next ensuring the stadium is fully operational and ready to welcome thousands of supporters on matchday.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the maintenance team through effective management and coaching.
• Oversee the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure all statutory inspections, testing and compliance activities are completed and accurately recorded.
• Manage facilities-based capital projects, refurbishments and infrastructure improvements.
• Procure and oversee third-party contractors, monitoring performance against agreed service standards.
• Support the development and management of departmental budgets.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency and maintenance strategies.
• Ensure all Club properties are maintained to exceptional standards.
• Support matchday and major event operations, ensuring facilities are fully functional and compliant.
• Coordinate emergency responses to critical building, plant or essential service failures when required.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and solutions-focused professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a genuine passion for facilities management.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma in Engineering, Electro/Mechanical Engineering, Management, Business Studies or a relevant professional qualification.
• Proven experience within Facilities Management, ideally within a complex or large-scale environment.
• Experience leading multi-skilled maintenance teams.
• Project management experience within construction or facilities-related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, compliance requirements and industry best practice.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely and/or NEBOSH qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IWFM or APM.
• Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

What You'll Need

Given the nature of the role, flexibility is essential. While the position typically follows a Monday to Friday working pattern, weekend and evening attendance will be required to support matchdays and major events, with time off in lieu provided.

Why Join Leicester City Football Club?

This is your opportunity to join a world-renowned football club where excellence, teamwork and innovation are at the heart of everything we do. You'll work in a unique stadium environment, contribute to memorable matchdays and events, and help shape the future of our facilities and operations.

If you're ready to take the next step in your facilities management career and make your mark at Leicester City Football Club, we'd love to hear from you.

About The Club

Leicester City Football Club has a rich and proud history – we’re more than just a football club; we’re a community. Formed in 1884, we’ve achieved incredible milestones, including becoming Premier League champions in 2016 and winning the FA Cup in 2021.

Our commitment to the local community, fans, and world-class experiences extends beyond the pitch. With the opening of our new state-of-the-art training ground in 2021, we continue to invest in our growth and success. Our team at Leicester City is more than just colleagues – we invite you to join our Club and experience the exciting opportunities of a life in the football industry!

Benefits Package

Our people are the lifeblood of the Club, and we feel should be rewarded as such – we offer a competitive salary, pension scheme and life assurance for all permanent employees. You’ll enjoy free onsite parking, access to our subsidised staff restaurants and up to 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) amongst a host of other great employee benefits!

One City. One Club. One Leicester.

Leicester City Football Club believes that football is for all, and we are committed to Diversity and Inclusion, where valuing the individual is our highest priority. We are working to see equality across all areas of the Club and welcome applications from all areas of the community.

If you have any requirements in regard to the recruitment process, please let us know; we are happy to support your needs.