Regional Facilities Manager

Care UK; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a Regional Facilities Manager to oversee maintenance across our Midlands homes. Lead, plan and deliver planned, reactive and cyclical maintenance within budget while ensuring compliance and safety.

The role involves managing teams, coordinating inspections, and advising operations on planning and technical matters. Travel across the Midlands region is required to support our growing portfolio of care homes.

Qualifications

• IWFM Level 4 or above.
• Minimum 4 years of operations and maintenance management in facilities or property services.
• Financial literacy with budget management experience.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and industry guidelines.
• Willingness to travel across South East or Midlands region.

Responsibilities

• Be the principal contact for key business stakeholders.
• Represent Facilities Management at RD and OD meetings and homes.
• Manage and be accountable for staff as directed by Head of Facilities Management.
• Inspect homes and report on property-related issues.
• Coordinate Annual Property Inspection Reports and related actions.
• Provide training and support to staff.
• Provide planning and technical advice to Operations teams.
• Manage delivery of complex repairs and minor capital works.
• Develop supplier relationships as required by Supply Chain Manager.
• Control expenditure.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Leadership

Education

IWFM Level 4 or above

Job description

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.