Facilities Manager – Iconic Stadium & Operations

Kick It Out; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Free onsite parking

Staff restaurant

Up to 33 days annual leave

Job summary

Leicester City Football Club is seeking an experienced and driven Facilities Manager to play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing one of the UK's most iconic sporting venues. You will lead the maintenance team, manage contracts, deliver refurbishment and capital projects, and ensure all statutory requirements are met, supporting matchday operations and continuous improvements.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role reporting to the Head of Facilities, with weekend/evening matchday

Qualifications

• Diploma in Engineering, Electro/Mechanical Engineering, Management, Business Studies or a relevant professional qualification.
• Proven experience within Facilities Management, ideally within a complex or large-scale environment.
• Experience leading multi-skilled maintenance teams.
• Project management experience within construction or facilities-related disciplines.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation, compliance requirements and industry best practice.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and discretion.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• IOSH Managing Safely and/or NEBOSH qualification.
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IWFM or APM.
• Experience working with Building Management Systems (BMS).
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the maintenance team through effective management and coaching.
• Oversee the delivery of planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programmes and reactive maintenance activities.
• Ensure all statutory inspections, testing and compliance activities are completed and accurately recorded.
• Manage facilities-based capital projects, refurbishments and infrastructure improvements.
• Procure and oversee third-party contractors, monitoring performance against agreed service standards.
• Support the development and management of departmental budgets.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve operational efficiency and maintenance strategies.
• Ensure all Club properties are maintained to exceptional standards.
• Support matchday and major event operations, ensuring facilities are fully functional and compliant.
• Coordinate emergency responses to critical building, plant or essential service failures when required.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Education

Diploma or degree in Engineering / Management

Tools

Building Management Systems (BMS)

Contract management

Job description

Leicester City Football Club is seeking an experienced and driven Facilities Manager to play a pivotal role in maintaining and developing one of the UK's most iconic sporting venues. You will lead the maintenance team, manage contracts, deliver refurbishment and capital projects, and ensure all statutory requirements are met, supporting matchday operations and continuous improvements.

This is a hands-on, fast-paced role reporting to the Head of Facilities, with weekend/evening matchday