Facilities Manager

Karbon Homes; North East; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Karbon Homes as a Facilities Manager and play a vital role in managing our office environments and enhancing their quality. You will oversee service contracts, contribute to workplace strategy, and work collaboratively with teams across the organization to ensure an engaging and functional workspace for all staff and visitors.

Benefits

26 days annual leave, rising to 31 after 3 years

Birthday leave

Occupational pension

Health cash plan

Flexible pot towards enhanced benefits

Qualification funding opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a multi-site office portfolio.
• Ability to implement and develop strategic ideas and efficient processes.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of all offices and service contracts.
• Contribute to future workplace strategy and office refurbishment projects.
• Collaborate with the Head of Regeneration to provide quality facilities services.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Innovative Thinking

Job description

Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Facilities Manager

We have a great opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Facilities Manager in the Asset & Regeneration Team. The team set the strategic direction for the management and investment in all our homes and other premises across the organisation.

About the role

This critical role for Karbon will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all our offices, managing service contracts across all our communal blocks to demonstrate value for money and continuous improvement of our workspaces and office processes. You will contribute towards our future workplace strategy and take the lead on planning and delivery on office changes and refurbishment projects.

Working within our Asset and Regeneration team, you will be working with our Head of Regeneration to provide high quality facilities services across the organisation. An ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders is essential to the success of the role.

About you

We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organised, collaborative individual with excellent communication skills who can bring fresh ideas and innovation to the Facilities Management role.

You will have experience of successfully managing a multi-site office portfolio, including contract management and should be able to demonstrate the implantation and development of new strategic ideas and efficient processes

You will need to travel across our different office locations and work collaboratively with other teams across the organisation and manage a varied and busy workload. It's an exciting time to be joining Karbon Homes as we look to improve our existing workplaces, so they are modern, welcoming and functional for colleagues and visitors.

About our team

The successful candidate will work in our Regeneration & Facilities team led by the Head of Regeneration & Facilities@ Glen Pearson. If you require further information about the role, please contact Glen on 0191 223 8443 / e-mail [e-mail].

Key Information

It's important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.

• Facilities Manager - permanent role
• Salary is 46,405 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of 2,317 per annum
• Location: Gosforth or Greengates office
• Regular travel will be required
• 37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working

We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for.

The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.

Enjoy great benefits

We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years' service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.

We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.

If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website - https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/

Important dates

Closing date for applications

Wednesday 2 July 2025

We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.

Interview date

Week commencing 14 July 2025

We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.

If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact [e-mail]