Facilities Manager / Project Manager

Total Staff Services; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Facilities Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role involves leading a dedicated team to deliver a pre-planned summer turnaround project across three properties. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management, particularly in student accommodation, and be confident in overseeing compliance and operational delivery. With minimal weekend work, this position offers a great opportunity to make a significant impact while working in a supportive environment. If you are a hands-on leader ready to take on this challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in managing facilities teams and large-scale projects.
• Strong understanding of compliance and audit standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Facilities Team across three properties for summer turnaround.
• Ensure compliance with PPMs, RAMS, and operational standards.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Management

Facilities Management

Project Management

Health & Safety Standards

Education

Experience in Facilities Management

Background in Hospitality

Job description

Facilities Manager – 6 Month FTC
Oxford

38,000 – 48,000 DOE

37.5 hours per week, Mon–Fri
Start: ASAP – End date: October 2025

Total Staff are recruiting on behalf of a reputable student accommodation provider for a Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of their pre–planned summer turnaround project across three Oxford properties.

This 6–month fixed–term contract is ideal for a hands–on leader with experience in student accommodation, summer turnarounds, compliance, and managing on–site facilities teams. The groundwork is already in place – you'll be coming in to lead, oversee, and deliver on well–prepared objectives with the support of an established team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a Facilities Team Leader and on–site facilities team across 3 buildings
• Deliver the summer turnaround project in line with existing plans, timelines, and compliance frameworks
• Ensure adherence to PPMs, RAMS, and all relevant compliance/audit standards
• Coordinate day–to–day facilities operations and manage external contractors
• Be the go–to person for technical audits, compliance checks, and operational delivery
• Maintain high standards of health & safety and statutory compliance
• Minimal weekend work – possible Duty Manager cover once every 4–5 weeks

Ideal Candidate:

• Background in student accommodation, hospitality, or multi–site facilities management
• Confident delivering large–scale turnaround/transition projects
• Strong working knowledge of compliance, audits, and contractor management
• Not required to be "on the tools" but must understand the full technical scope
• A proactive leader who can motivate a team and keep things on track

Contract Details:

• Fixed–term contract from ASAP until October 2025
• Monday to Friday – 37.5 hours/week
• Weekend work minimal – 1 to 3 weekend days over the course of the contract (duty manager cover only)