Multi-site Facilities Manager

UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology; Bangor; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent research institute is seeking a proactive Workplace Manager to oversee facilities operations across Bangor and Lancaster. This role includes managing teams, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining efficient environments. The successful candidate must have a relevant qualification or equivalent experience and a Health and Safety qualification. Benefits include generous leave allowances and a 10% employer pension contribution. Regular travel between sites is required.

Benefits

27 days annual leave plus 3 days for Christmas closure

10% employer pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

24/7 health support services

Flexible working opportunities

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in leading workplace or facilities management.
• Knowledge of regulations for soft services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Workplace teams at both sites including administration and operations staff.
• Oversee building and services compliance, health and safety and service contracts.
• Manage budgets and procurement in line with organisational procedures.

Skills

Computer Skills

Management Experience

Facilities Management

HVAC

Budgeting

Education

Workplace / Facilities qualification or 5 years relevant experience

Health and Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH NEBOSH)

Job description

Salary : 38939 - 47465

Location : Lancaster with regular travel to Bangor Wales (multi-site responsibility)

Contract Type : Full time fixed term - 12 months (maternity cover)

Start Date : Early January 2026

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Workplace Manager to lead soft (site services) facilities operations across our Bangor and Lancaster sites. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality soft services and support staff on both sites with regards to soft services ensuring compliance and contractors across both locations.

The successful candidate will be the on-site lead for Workplace operations overseeing fleet vehicles waste cleaning reception and service delivery. Communication with main stakeholders including landlords both Bangor and Lancaster Universities as well as staff at both site is a crucial part for this role.

Regular travel between sites is essential and a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Workplace teams at both sites including administration and operations staff.
• Oversee building and services compliance health and safety and service contracts.
• Ensure delivery of safe clean and efficient environments aligned with UKCEH standards.
• Manage budgets and procurement in line with organisational procedures.
• Collaborate with the SHE team to maintain updated risk assessments and compliance documentation.
• Support EEDI initiatives and promote inclusive practices across teams.
• Coordinate site visits audits and inspections ensuring leadership presence at both locations.
• Support Sites Services Manager in Customer Service improvement plans across 4 sites

Were looking for someone with :

• A Workplace / Facilities qualification or 5 years relevant experience.
• Health and Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH NEBOSH).
• Knowledge of regulations for soft services.
• Excellent communication stakeholder engagement and contractor management skills.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Good understanding of finance and HR processes.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (Can use onsite fleet vehicles) travel between Bangor and Lancaster is essential.

As a valued member of our team youll get :

• 27 days annual leave plus 3 days for our Christmas closure
• 10% employer pension contribution
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)
• 24 / 7 access to support for physical mental social health or financial wellbeing plus trained Welfare Officers
• Flexible working opportunities

And much more

Youll be joining a leading independent not-for-profit research institute committed to recruiting talented people like you supporting your career progression and giving you the environment and resources you need to thrive at UKCEH.

Please note: Unfortunately we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role and this does not qualify for endorsement to support a Global Talent Visa application. If you are considering pursuing self-sponsorship please indicate this in your application so we can take it into account during the recruitment process.

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Required Experience : Manager

Key Skills

Computer Skills,Management Experience,Facilities Management,HVAC,CMMS,Ammonia Refrigeration,HVAC / R,Maintenance Management,OSHA,Maintenance,Budgeting,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1