Facilities Manager in Higham

Energy Jobline ZR; Higham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic work environment

Training and career development

Supportive leadership and team culture

Job summary

Compass Group in Mildenhall is recruiting a dynamic Facilities Manager to lead multi-skilled teams in cleaning services within a Defence environment. You will ensure service excellence, compliance with safety standards, and strong client relationships.

The role requires proven operational management experience, strong leadership, and financial acumen. A proactive, hands-on manager is essential to drive continuous improvement and deliver excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven operational management experience in cleaning/facilities services.
• Strong team leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations ensuring safety, service excellence, and compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Lead, train, and motivate multi-service teams to deliver high standards and strong customer service.
• Maintain effective labour, stock, and cost control within budget.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, attend regular reviews, and contribute to monthly reporting.
• Conduct audits, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support cross-functional operations and provide cover for Catering and FM Supervisors as required.

Skills

Operational management

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

IT literacy

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionSoft Facilities Manager - Mildenhall

Location: Mildenhall

Contract Type: Full Time

Salary: £30,000

About the Role

We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Facilities Manager to lead multi-skilled teams across Cleaning Services. Working within the Defence environment, you'll ensure outstanding service delivery, compliance with legislative and contractual requirements, and an excellent customer experience in line with Compass Group standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations ensuring safety, service excellence, and compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Lead, train, and motivate multi-service teams to deliver high standards and strong customer service.
• Maintain effective labour, stock, and cost control within budget.
• Build trusted relationships with clients, attend regular reviews, and contribute to monthly reporting.
• Conduct audits, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement.
• Support cross-functional operations and provide cover for Catering and FM Supervisors as required.

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Proven operational management experience in cleaning/facilities services.
• Strong team leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and resources.
• IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital systems.

Desirable

• Experience in soft FM environments
• Experience with service management systems

What We Offer

• A chance to work in a dynamic environment
• Ongoing training, coaching, and career development opportunities.
• Supportive leadership and a great team culture

If you're a proactive, hands-on manager passionate about service excellence and team development, we want to hear from you.