Facilities Manager

Manchester City FC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Private healthcare and dental cover

Annual discretionary bonus

Health Cash Plan

Company pension

Job summary

Manchester City FC, based at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, is seeking a permanent, full-time Facilities Coordinator to support the Senior Facilities Manager in coordinating day-to-day services and ensuring a safe, secure, and high-quality environment for employees, fans and visitors.

You will oversee cleaning, waste, maintenance, grounds, security and energy management, with a focus on compliance, continuous improvement and effective contractor management.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating facilities management services across multiple domains.
• Knowledge of health and safety compliance in an operational environment.
• Experience monitoring contractor performance through inspections and audits.
• Ability to use facilities management software and standard digital tools for records and reporting.
• Clear communication skills and ability to build collaborative relationships.
• Ability to organise priorities and participate in key-holder/emergency call-out arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Facilities Manager in coordinating day-to-day facilities services across the Etihad Stadium.
• Oversee activity across cleaning, waste and recycling, building maintenance, grounds maintenance, security and energy management.
• Support site planning and facilities projects to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
• Build effective relationships with partners, stakeholders and colleagues to provide suitable facilities solutions.
• Act as a site key holder and part of the emergency call-out team to ensure availability of the stadium.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor performance

Health & safety

Facilities software

Communication

Prioritization

Job description

Location: Manchester, GB

Full Time / Part Time: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Based at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, this permanent, full-time role helps create a safe, reliable and welcoming environment for everyone who uses the site. You will coordinate essential facilities services, support consistently high operational standards and help ensure that employees, Fans, partners and visitors can enjoy a well-managed stadium environment.

Who We Are

Manchester City is a football club rooted in East Manchester, with a story that began in 1880 and continues to grow today. Built on resilience, belief and togetherness, success on the pitch is driven by the moments and memories shared with millions of Fans around the world. City is known for its bravery, its determination to the very end and its strong connection to where we come from. With Mancunian roots and a global outlook, we are shaped by our Fans and driven by a long-term vision, from developing future talent to supporting the communities we call home. Together, we are creating the next chapter, the City way.

Our Facilities team supports the safe and effective operation of the Etihad Stadium. Working across a wide range of services and with colleagues, contractors and partners, the team helps maintain an environment that meets the needs of employees, customers and everyone who visits the site.

The Role

You will support the Senior Facilities Manager in coordinating the day-to-day delivery of facilities services across the Etihad Stadium. Your work will help maintain a safe, secure and high-quality operational environment, with careful attention to compliance, safeguarding, inclusion and the experience of people using the site.

You will oversee activity across cleaning, waste and recycling, building maintenance, grounds maintenance, security and energy management. Through inspections, audits, performance measures and practical follow-up, you will help contractors meet agreed standards and identify opportunities for continuous improvement. You will also support site planning and facilities projects, ensuring that work is well coordinated and that the quality of provision meets operational needs.

Collaboration will be central to the role. You will build effective working relationships with partners, stakeholders and colleagues to understand their needs and provide suitable facilities solutions. As a site key holder and member of the emergency call-out team, you will also help ensure the stadium remains available for safe and efficient operation when required.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience coordinating facilities management services such as cleaning, waste and recycling, logistics, building maintenance, grounds or estate management.
• Ability to monitor contractor performance through inspections, audits, agreed measures and practical improvement actions.
• A practical understanding of health and safety compliance and its application within an operational environment.
• Comfortable using facilities management software and standard digital tools to maintain records, complete administration and produce reports.
• Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and influence positive outcomes.
• Ability to organise priorities, work independently when needed and take part in site key-holder and emergency call-out arrangements.

Why Choose Us

Working at Manchester City means being supported to do your best, with the flexibility and encouragement to look after your wellbeing. We are committed to helping our people learn, grow and thrive in a culture built on collaboration, openness and hard work.

As part of our team, you will receive 26 days’ annual leave plus a day off for your birthday, private healthcare and dental cover, and an annual discretionary bonus. You will also have access to a Health Cash Plan, Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support, and a company pension and life assurance.

Manchester-based employees also benefit from free on-site parking, complimentary breakfast and lunch, and access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.

You can enjoy a range of additional benefits, including cycle to work, Give As You Earn, discounted match tickets, savings in the City Store, a free City+ subscription, stadium tour discounts, and wider retail and lifestyle offers.