Facilities Operations Manager

Aspire Jobs; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company with 12 locations is seeking a Facilities and Operations Manager to oversee building operations and compliance. The role involves managing contractors, coordinating maintenance, and ensuring safety regulations are met while maintaining high operating standards across all sites. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in facilities management and strong skills in communication and organization.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Free parking

Corporate funded wardrobe

Medicash plan

Regular social events

Qualifications

• 5 years professional services facilities management experience.
• Experience managing multiple commercial office buildings.
• Strong knowledge of building operations and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee building operations, maintenance, and compliance across multiple locations.
• Manage 3rd party contractors and coordinate maintenance.
• Prepare budgets, track expenses, and report on facility management.

Skills

Negotiation

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Communication

Organization

Education

NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Job description

Location: Ferndown based but travelling to multiple locations as far as Basingstoke

Salary: to GBP65k DOE + car allowance (GBP to be confirmed)

Hours: 8.30am–5pm Mon–Fri with some flexibility

Benefits: 25 days hols + bank hols, pension, free parking, corporate funded wardrobe, medicash plan, regular social events

Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working exclusively with our growing client. With 12 locations currently, they are now looking for a experienced facilities and Operations Manager to join their team.

This role will see you travelling across all 12 locations overseeing all aspects of the building operations, maintenance and compliance. You will be responsible for managing 3rd party contractors, and coordinating planned and reactive maintenance including HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems and building infrastructures. You will ensure all H&S policies and building regulations are following including the safety, risk assessments and emergency procedures.

With an interest or understanding of IT or the want to learn as you will be liaising with outside suppliers for the supply of new lines and moving existing ones when needed amongst other things.

You will also support office relocations, fit–outs and refurbishment projects as well as conducting regular inspections and audits to maintain the high standard our client expects.

Part of your role will be to prepare budgets, track expenses and report on facility management in a timely and professional manner.

The successful Facilities & Operations Manager will:–

• Have 5 years professional services facilities management experience
• Ideally have NEBOSH or IOSH qualification – this is desirable, NOT essential
• Have your own car insured for business use
• Be a real people person who is great at building relationships
• Computer literate
• Good negotiation skills
• Excellent time management
• Be reactive when needed
• Have the ability to manage your own diary and workload, prioritising when needed

About You

• Proven experience managing multiple commercial office buildings
• Strong knowledge of building operations, safety regulations, and facilities systems
• Experience liaising with or managing outsourced IT services within an office environment
• Excellent problem–solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage budgets and work effectively under pressure
• Strong leadership and team coordination capabilities