Facilities Manager

RNLI; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifesaving organization in the UK is seeking a Facilities Manager to ensure a safe and compliant working environment. You will oversee facilities services, manage a delegated budget of approx. £2m, and support the Senior Facilities Manager with technical projects. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in facilities management and be skilled in relationship management and project delivery, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission to save lives at sea.

Benefits

26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Outstanding pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and dental cash plan

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Facilities Management.
• Experience in managing technical building services and refurbishments.
• Proven ability to work in a dynamic service environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure health and safety standards are fulfilled.
• Manage facilities services and contractors.
• Contribute to the effective operation of facilities services.

Skills

Facilities Management

Budget management

Health and Safety compliance

Project management

Relationship management

CAFM/IWMS experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

HND in Building Services Engineering or equivalent

IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent

Job description

Facilities Manager

£44,586 - £52,454 + Benefits

Poole, Dorset with regular travel to the Isle of Wight. Occasional travel to sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland will also be required

Ref: 20644

About us

Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

We’re looking for a Facilities Manager to join our Engineering and Supply department in Poole to provide specialist Facilities Management expertise in order that a safe, compliant working environment with appropriate facilities for staff, visitors and volunteers is provided at the Major Sites.

Some of the benefits

• 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Life assurance Health and dental cash plan

Your role

As a Facilities Manager, you will:

• Ensure RNLI Health and Safety policy and standards are fulfilled.
• Work safely, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of yourself, direct reports, colleagues, customers, contractors and visitors.
• Manage a wide range of specialist Facilities services and contractors providing hard and soft services.
• Manage a delegated budget of approx. £2m and assist the Senior Facilities Manager with preparing annual budget packages and completing monthly financial performance reports.
• Manage technical Facilities projects, buildings, plant, and equipment alterations/refurbishments to meet the business's occupational demands.
• Fulfil the role of an Authorised/Appointed Person for critical safety areas such as Confined Spaces, Legionella, Electrical, etc.
• Manage the Facilities Coordinators and administration support function for the department.
• Provide proactive support to the Senior Facilities Manager in the delivery of facilities services, contributing to the effective operation and maintenance of the organisation’s infrastructure.

About you

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager who is also committed to ongoing professional growth. The successful candidate will excel in a dynamic service environment, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently while delivering a diverse portfolio of projects. They will be capable of working effectively at all levels of the organisation, including engaging with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

A pragmatic and positive outlook is essential, together with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners.

To be considered as the Facilities Manager, you will need:

• Significant experience in Facilities Management.
• HND or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering (electrical/mechanical) or Building Surveying or equivalent experience, managing technical building services, fabric refurbishments and manufacturing process projects.
• CAFM/IWMS experience.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office systems.

So, if you feel you have the right skills and experience for the role, please apply via the button shown.

Closing date: 4 January 2026.

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero‑tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International Child Protection Certificate process).

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world‑class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.