Facilities Manager

Tate; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

6-month contract

Mon–Fri, full-time

Job summary

Tate in Portsmouth is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the delivery of facilities services across a busy estate of historic sites. You will ensure safety, compliance and efficient operations while coordinating with contractors and internal teams.

The role requires proven facilities management experience, health and safety qualifications (IOSH/NEBOSH), and strong budgeting and stakeholder skills. It is a 6-month contract, full-time, Monday to Friday, offering £19.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven facilities management experience.
• IOSH/NEBOSH or equivalent health & safety qualification.
• Strong understanding of facilities compliance and building operations.
• Experience managing contractors and suppliers.
• Budget management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing planned and reactive maintenance across the estate.
• Overseeing contractor performance and service delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and statutory regulations.
• Managing facilities budgets and controlling expenditure.
• Leading workplace improvement projects, office moves and refurbishments.
• Conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments.
• Supporting sustainability and environmental initiatives.
• Managing security processes and access arrangements.
• Producing facilities reports and performance metrics.
• Leading and supporting facilities team members where required.

Skills

Facilities Management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Contractor management

Health & safety awareness

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive problem solving

Education

IOSH/NEBOSH health & safety qualification

Job description

Facilities Manager

Portsmouth

£19.75 per hour

6-Month Contract

Full-Time, Monday to Friday

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next challenge?

We're recruiting for a unique opportunity to join an organisation responsible for caring for some of England's most significant historic buildings, monuments and heritage sites. This is a chance to play a key role within a business that protects nationally important assets while ensuring modern, safe and efficient working environments for employees, visitors and stakeholders.

Based in Portsmouth, you'll oversee facilities operations across a busy estate, ensuring compliance, service excellence and a first-class workplace experience.

The Role

As Facilities Manager, you'll be responsible for the delivery of all facilities services, ensuring buildings remain safe, compliant and operational. You'll work closely with contractors, stakeholders and internal teams to manage maintenance, health & safety, projects and day-to-day facilities activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing planned and reactive maintenance across the estate
• Overseeing contractor performance and service delivery
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety and statutory regulations
• Managing facilities budgets and controlling expenditure
• Leading workplace improvement projects, office moves and refurbishments
• Conducting site inspections, audits and risk assessments
• Supporting sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Managing security processes and access arrangements
• Producing facilities reports and performance metrics
• Leading and supporting facilities team members where required

About You

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Proven Facilities Management experience
• IOSH, NEBOSH or equivalent Health & Safety qualification
• Strong understanding of facilities compliance and building operations
• Experience managing contractors and suppliers
• Budget management experience
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Strong organisational and administrative skills

What's On Offer?

• £19.75 per hour
• 6-month contract
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to work within a nationally recognised organisation
• A varied role managing historic and operational properties
• The chance to make a genuine impact on the preservation and management of important sites and buildings

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled.

Interviews will take place throughout this period.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application