Milton Keynes Facilities Lead — Multi-Site Ops & Safety

IWFM; Milton Keynes; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

IWFM in Milton Keynes is seeking a Facilities Manager on a full-time initial 12-month contract with a view to going permanent. The role supports the delivery of high-quality facilities services across multiple sites, ensuring the efficient running of workplaces with a focus on health, safety, and supplier management.

The position requires strong leadership, procurement, and operational coordination, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Previous experience within Facilities Management and managing a team.
• Direct experience managing an on-site facilities team.
• Previous experience working within a corporate, matrix-managed environment.
• Experience managing manufacturing and/or industrial facilities alongside office environments.
• Strong knowledge of facilities operations, including building compliance, statutory inspections, audits, planned preventative maintenance, contractor management, and health and safety requirements.
• Experience overseeing building systems and facilities service delivery across multiple sites.
• Experience working within budget and operational timelines.
• Working knowledge of EHS legislation and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both written and verbal.
• IT literate including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Operational team to ensure efficient running of the workplace environment
• Lead and manage on-site facilities teams, providing guidance and support
• Oversee day-to-day office and building operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of all facilities services over multiple sites - both office and manufacturing.
• Support end-to-end procurement processes
• Maintain accurate facilities records, compliance documentation, reports, and asset information.
• Coordinate communication across facilities teams and contractors
• Promote and enforce health, safety, environmental, and security standards across all locations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.
• Monitor office operations
• Act as the primary point of contact for facilities-related enquiries and issues

Skills

Facilities management

Team management

Budget management

Procurement

Contractor management

HSE compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IWFM in Milton Keynes is seeking a Facilities Manager on a full-time initial 12-month contract with a view to going permanent. The role supports the delivery of high-quality facilities services across multiple sites, ensuring the efficient running of workplaces with a focus on health, safety, and supplier management.

The position requires strong leadership, procurement, and operational coordination, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and stakeholder engagement.