Facilities Manager

ISS Facilities Services; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Oxford is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager. This role involves managing daily operations at an office and distribution center and requires strong leadership and customer service skills. The ideal candidate will ensure effective service delivery, implement health and safety policies, and oversee budget management. This is a key role offering opportunities for career growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Collaborative working culture

Opportunities for career growth

On-site canteen

Parking facilities with EV charging

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Facilities Manager or FM leadership role.
• Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of office and distribution centre facilities.
• Coordinate with service providers and contractors to ensure timely, quality service.
• Implement health and safety policies with regular inspections and risk assessments.

Skills

Customer service skills

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership abilities

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

FM software tools

Job description

Facilities Manager

Location: Oxford, OX4 2PG

Hours of work: 40

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to join our team at a newly mobilised contract site.

This is a key leadership position, responsible for the seamless day-to-day operations of both an office and a distribution centre.

In return, you’ll benefit from a collaborative and inclusive working culture, opportunities for career growth within ISS, an on-site canteen (Unipart), and parking facilities with EV charging.

Job Description

As Facilities Manager, you will oversee service delivery across a multidisciplinary team, including engineering and contractors, while cleaning services are managed separately.

Your ability to lead effectively, maintain high service standards, and ensure a safe, efficient, and welcoming environment will be critical to success in this role.

We’re looking for a well-rounded facilities management professional with a strong customer focus and the confidence to take ownership from day one.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a high-profile contract and be part of a forward-thinking team delivering real impact.

Key Responsibilities

Manage daily operations of office and distribution centre facilities, including maintenance and cleaning
Coordinate with service providers and contractors to ensure timely, quality service
Implement health and safety policies with regular inspections and risk assessments
Oversee budget and control costs for facilities expenses
Respond promptly to facilities issues and employee requests
Maintain accurate records of maintenance, service contracts, and compliance documents

Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications

Previous experience in Facilities Manager or FM leadership role
Strong customer service and stakeholder engagement skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office and FM software tools
Knowledgeable of health and safety regulations and procedures
Organised, adaptable, and solution-focused
Ideally local with an understanding of mobilisation phase dynamics

UK The Company

ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.

Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.

We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlace

ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.

ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.

We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.

Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.

If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing [e-mail]