Facilities Manager / Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Oxford; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a reputable student accommodation provider as a Facilities Manager for a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role involves leading a dedicated team to deliver a well-prepared summer turnaround project across three Oxford properties. As a proactive leader, you will oversee compliance, manage external contractors, and ensure high health and safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with a background in facilities management or hospitality who are looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. If you thrive in a hands-on leadership role and are ready to take on exciting challenges, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in student accommodation, hospitality, or multi-site facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of compliance, audits, and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities team across three properties during the summer turnaround project.
• Ensure adherence to compliance and operational delivery standards.

Skills

Facilities Management

Compliance

Project Management

Team Leadership

Health & Safety Standards

Job description

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)