Facilities Manager 6 months

Catch22; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-end fashion retailer is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and operational efficiency of retail and office spaces in London. This hybrid role will require a strong background in luxury retail, with responsibilities including vendor management and compliance with health and safety standards. A salary of approximately £60k/£65k pro rata is offered along with a full benefits package, making this an enticing opportunity for candidates with proven experience in premium environments.

Benefits

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management within luxury retail or fashion.
• Strong understanding of premium store aesthetics and customer experience standards.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of all retail and office facilities.
• Ensure store environments meet luxury standards in presentation, cleanliness, and functionality.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts for cleaning, security, and maintenance.

Skills

Organisational skills

Project management

Vendor relationship management

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Job description

Our client, a bespoke, v high end fashion retailer, is looking for an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong background in luxury retail, fashion, HNWI or corporate environments. This role is critical in ensuring stores and office spaces reflect the highest standards. This is a hybrid role, working from home and corporate office in North London (soon to relocate to central London) and with occasional visits to stores, offices and a warehouse across England. You will manage a small, remote facilities team and FM contractors providing reception, catering, cleaning, security and maintenance across the portfolio.

• Oversee the maintenance, safety, and operational efficiency of all retail and office facilities.
• Ensure store environments meet luxury standards in presentation, cleanliness, and functionality.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts for cleaning, security, and maintenance.
• Implement preventative maintenance programs and respond promptly to repair needs.
• Monitor compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Support store refurbishments, and visual merchandising requirements.
• Control budgets and optimise cost efficiency without compromising quality.
• Ideally proven experience in facilities management within luxury retail or fashion.
• Strong understanding of premium store aesthetics and customer experience standards.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and priorities effectively.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations and compliance requirements.
• This an immediate requirement and we are currently looking at interim (6 month+) solutions for this position.
• A salary of c £60k/ £65k pro rata is offered with some flexibility for an exceptional candidate. Full benefits package.