Property & Facilities Manager

Argenbright Security Europe Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Property & Facilities Coordinator to enhance their operations across multiple locations in the UK. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop your career in property management, where you'll manage facilities, coordinate with suppliers, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. With a focus on project management, you'll lead initiatives that improve workplace environments and vendor relationships. The company values personal development and offers training to support your growth in this dynamic field. Join this innovative team and make a significant impact on their facilities management journey.

Benefits

Perkbox recognition - rewards and discount platform

Apprenticeship

Employee of the month scheme £50

110% Club of outstanding performers

WageStream - flexible wage application

Employee Assistance Programme

Progression opportunities

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Strong project management mindset to handle multiple workstreams effectively.
• High level of computer literacy, especially with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day management of multiple office locations across the UK.
• Lead facilities-related projects such as office refurbishments and relocations.

Skills

Project Management

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-Motivated

Computer Literacy

Communication Skills

Education

Project Management Qualification

Basic Understanding of Property Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Planning Tools

Job description

ASEL is looking for a proactive and highly organised Property & Facilities Coordinator to support the management of our facilities and building leases across multiple UK locations. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to learn, grow, and develop within a role that combines property management, supplier coordination, and compliance oversight. Reporting to the Facilities Director, you will play a key role in ensuring our office spaces are well-maintained, cost-effective, and aligned with business needs.

We’re looking for an ambitious and driven individual to join ASEL as our Property & Facilities Project Manager. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build their career in facilities and property management through hands-on experience, exposure to national-scale operations, and structured development.

Reporting to the Facilities Director, this role will take ownership of managing a range of facilities and property-related projects across multiple UK locations, from coordinating lease activity to rolling out workplace improvements, overseeing refurbishments, and managing vendor relationships. You’ll be given the autonomy to work across key areas of the business and will be fully supported with training in contract and property compliance, as well as access to relevant facilities qualifications.

We’re not expecting you to know everything from day one, but we are looking for someone who is naturally organised, proactive, and confident managing multiple workstreams. If you have a project management background or qualification and are looking to apply it in a growing business, we want to hear from you.

Main duties & key responsibilities:

Facilities & Property Management:

1. Support the day-to-day management and oversight of multiple office locations across the UK.
2. Coordinate with landlords, internal teams, and suppliers to ensure building requirements and lease responsibilities are met.
3. Assist in maintaining and updating lease agreements, renewals, and property-related documentation.

Project Management:

1. Lead and support the delivery of facilities-related projects such as office refurbishments, relocations, and systems rollouts.
2. Manage project timelines, budgets, and communications, ensuring tasks are delivered to a high standard.
3. Identify risks and opportunities during project delivery and report on project performance to the Facilities Director.

Supplier & Contractor Coordination:

1. Liaise with suppliers to ensure cost-effective and high-quality service delivery across maintenance, security, utilities, and cleaning.
2. Monitor service levels and ensure vendors are meeting contractual obligations.
3. Support procurement processes for new suppliers, where required.

Health & Safety Compliance:

1. Support compliance with relevant building and workplace health & safety regulations.
2. Coordinate regular risk assessments, liaising with stakeholders to resolve findings.
3. Assist in implementing best practices for emergency procedures and compliance reporting.

General Administration & Support:

1. Maintain accurate records of property, lease, and contractor information.
2. Assist with property-related budget monitoring and reporting.
3. Use internal systems (training provided) to manage workflows, reporting, and project tracking.
4. Provide support to the Facilities Director and collaborate with internal teams on wider business initiatives.

Mission, core values & competencies:

Embracing the company’s core values and principles in order to achieve the overall mission of the organisation. Take personal responsibility for own career development by continually assessing and adjusting personal performance and behaviour against the objectives agreed in your ASEL Integrated Security Solutions Colleague Development Plan.

Equality & Diversity

ASEL values the diverse skills and experience of its employees and is committed to achieving equality of opportunity for all. Our objectives are that all individuals shall have equal opportunities for employment and advancement on the basis of their skills, aptitudes, and abilities.

ASEL is committed to the engagement and retention of the best possible talent and to creating an environment that encourages excellence through inclusion, equality, diversity, leadership, and management.

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience

Essential:

1. A project management mindset – able to organise, prioritise, and deliver across multiple workstreams.
2. Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently.
3. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
4. High level of computer literacy, including Microsoft Office and project planning tools.
5. Willingness to travel between UK office locations as required.
6. Basic understanding of property or facilities management practices.

Desirable:

1. Project management qualification (e.g. Prince2, APM, Agile, or similar).
2. Previous experience in a facilities, real estate, or property support role.
3. Familiarity with building health & safety regulations.
4. Interest in pursuing professional development in property, compliance, or facilities (ASEL will support relevant training).

Benefits:

• Perkbox recognition - rewards and discount platform
• Apprenticeship
• Employee of the month scheme £50
• 110% Club of outstanding performers who can receive large prizes and monetary rewards
• WageStream - a flexible wage application whereby you can pull your wages out sooner than payday
• EAP - Employee Assistance Programme
• Progression opportunities within the company
• Ongoing training