Regional Facilities Manager

Care UK; Colchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Regional Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance across homes in the Midlands. You will lead a regional team, manage planned and reactive works, and ensure compliance with statutory obligations and company objectives.

The role requires IWFM Level 4, strong budgeting skills, and at least 4 years in facilities or property services management. Travel across the South East or Midlands will be required, with a focus on delivering a safe, well-maintained estate.

Qualifications

• IWFM Level 4 or above
• Financial literacy and budget management
• 4+ years of operations and maintenance management
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and guidelines
• Willing to travel across South East or Midlands

Responsibilities

• Be the principal point of contact for key business stakeholders
• Represent Facilities Management department at RD and OD meetings and homes
• Managing and being accountable for staff as directed by the Head of Facilities Management
• Manage and undertake regular, detailed inspections of the homes to ensure reporting on property issues
• Undertaking Annual Property Inspection Reports and manage actions through the supply chain and budget
• Providing training and support to Operations teams
• Providing planning and technical advice to Operations teams
• Managing the delivery of complex repairs and minor capital work
• Regular spot checks to various equipment, rooms, services etc
• Lead the implementation of Company policies and plans
• Develop supplier relationships as required by Supply Chain Manager
• Control expenditure management

Skills

IWFM Level 4

Budget management

People management

Legislation knowledge

Job description

Regional Facilities Manager

Covering Midlands area

We are seeking a Regional Facilities Manager to oversee and deliver maintenance works across our homes in the Midlands. Ready to take the lead in shaping the future of care? Care UK is an awarding winning private care company with over 250 care homes across the United Kingdom

At Care UK, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our residents and our values of Caring, Passionate and Teamwork are at the heart of all we do. Our success is built on the strength of our people and with a vast network of care homes and a diverse range of support functions, we\'re on a mission to find exceptional talent to join us on our journey.

The role: To manage and deliver all aspects of planned, reactive and cyclical maintenance plus minor works projects within a regional area, within agreed budgets to ensure the existing estate is maintained efficiently and effectively and in compliance with all statutory obligations and Company objectives and to provide out of hours support for the UK property estate on a planned basis 1 week in 6.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the principal point of contact for key business stakeholders
• Represent Facilities Management department at RD and OD meetings and homes
• Managing and being accountable for staff as directed by the Head of Facilities Management
• Manage and undertake regular, detailed inspections of the homes to ensure accurate reporting on property related issues:
• Undertaking, or manage the undertaking, of Annual Property Inspection Reports and managing all consequential actions through the agreed supply chain and budget
• Providing training and support
• Providing planning and technical advice to Operations teams
• Managing the delivery of complex repairs and minor capital work
• Undertaking regular spot checks to various equipment, rooms, services etc
• Understand and lead to ensure the implementation of the Company’s policies, practices and plans
• Take lead role in developing supplier relationships as required by the Supply Chain Manager
• Control the management of expenditure

What We\'re Looking For:

• IWFM Level 4 or above (Institute of Workplace Facilities Management)
• Financial literacy and successful management of budgets.
• At least 4 years management experience of operations and maintenance in facilities or property services
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry guidelines.
• Willing to travel covering our South East or Midlands region

Why Join Care UK?

• Be part of a dynamic and growing organisation dedicated to providing outstanding care.
• Collaborate with a diverse and talented team in a supportive and inclusive environment.
• Enjoy a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents and contribute to the success of our care homes.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us fulfil yours.