Facilities Service Manager

Northern Ireland Housing Executive; Craigavon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Housing Executive is recruiting a Facilities Services Manager to oversee the day-to-day management of facility services across the office estate, including cleaning, security and waste management, with a focus on H&S compliance.

Based in Northern Ireland, the role requires strong planning, budgeting and contract management, plus the ability to coordinate across locations and liaise with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in facilities management discipline with at least two years’ experience managing facilities and accommodation.
• Or, exceptionally, four years’ relevant experience in managing facilities and accommodation.
• Experience in facilities management across a medium to large organisation with budgets, contracts and staff supervision.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure and build productive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day facility services within the office estate, including cleaning, security, waste management and H&S compliance.
• Supervise staff across services; specify and manage facilities contracts and budgets.
• Represent the organisation professionally and maintain productive working relationships.

Skills

Planning & Organisation

Work under pressure

Relationship building

Communication

Education

Facilities management degree

Job description

The Housing Executive is now recruiting for a Facilities Services Manager to join their Facilities and Accommodation team.

Grade: Band 6

Reports to: Workspace Services Manager

Locations: x1 role based in Belfast & x1 based in Craigavon

Job Purpose

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management and delivery of all facility services within the Housing Executive’s office estate, including (but not limited to) soft facilities such as cleaning, security, waste management, and H&S compliance.

Essential Experience

1.

• Possess a degree or equivalent level qualification in a facilities management discipline (or equivalent related subject) and can demonstrate at least two years’ relevant experience managing facilities and accommodation

OR

• Exceptionally, can demonstrate 4 years’ relevant experience in managing facilities and accommodation

2.

• Can demonstrate significant experience in each of the following areas:
• Facilities management in a medium to large scale organisation over multiple locations Supervision of staff across a range of services Specification and management of facilities contracts Financial control of budgets and management of costs

3.

• Can demonstrate: Excellent planning and organisational skills Ability to work accurately under pressure of multiple deadlines Ability to professionally represent the interests of the organisation A successful track record in developing and maintaining productive working relationships

4.

• Possess a current driving licence or have access to a form of transport that enables them to meet the requirements of the post in full

The closing date for applications is Thursday 15th October 2026 at 4.30pm.