Regional Facilities Team Lead

CavanaghKelly; Dungannon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Regional Facilities Team Lead to manage daily operations at Dungannon and Belfast offices. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in facilities management, strong communication skills, and a passion for enhancing client and employee experiences. This role involves managing a team, overseeing maintenance, and driving sustainability initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible approach to work

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced parental leave policy

Enhanced pension scheme

No dress code

Multi-award-winning wellbeing offering

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar facilities role.
• Experience of liaising with and managing third-party suppliers.
• Experience with Health and Safety compliance and sustainability is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Line managing the Regional Facilities Team Members and delivering client experience that represents the brand.
• Maintaining and improving the look and feel of the building.
• Driving energy efficiency measures to work towards net zero.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Line Management abilities

Organization skills

Ability to manage budgets

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

About the role: As our Regional Facilities Team Lead, you will be based at our Dungannon site, as well as our new Belfast office, with full responsibility for the day-to-day upkeep of our NI offices. Our brand is a big deal to us, and our offices are a huge part of who we are, therefore, we’re looking for somebody who is passionate about employee and client experience, as well as keeping our Northern Ireland sites looking amazing, fresh and unique. You’ll be part of a wider facilities team who work across our nationwide sites to keep our offices running like clock-work. As the Regional Facilities Team Lead for NI, you’ll work alongside the wider Facilities Management team to drive a cohesive and consistent approach across all sites. The role includes working with contractors to maintain our sites, general upkeep, overseeing equipment ordering, some admin and post process management, health and safety, budget control, all whilst keeping in mind our sustainability goals. With our exciting growth plans in full swing, we’re looking for somebody who also thrives on improvement and change.

Responsibilities

• Line managing the Regional Facilities Team Members, organising and facilitating weekly team meetings, and deliver a “best in class” client experience which represents our brand
• Maintaining and improving the look and feel of the building, championing client experience, and ensuring the smooth running of offices for clients and team members alike
• Approving relevant works required regarding repairs and maintenance and working with contractors to obtain quotes, schedule and complete works
• Driving the condensing of our current Dungannon property portfolio
• Aligning supplier contracts where appropriate, working with Head of Facilities to negotiate new contracts, and updating contractor paperwork, contracts and safe working policies
• Maintaining office compliance by following the guidance and processes of our Compliance Competent Person, including some compliance admin and associated scheduled checks
• Assisting Head of Facilities to drive forward and implement energy efficiency measures within our offices, to work towards our net zero journey
• Management of stationary and credit card spend
• Liaise with the Firm’s cleaning provider to ensure they are able to perform their role efficiently, reviewing contract as appropriate
• Help to drive Community, Social and Wellbeing Programme for offices within remit, with direction and support from our Engagement Team
• General administrative duties and support to the Office Administration Team on day to day duties as required

About you

At Cooper Parry, we’re in it together. All we ask of our people is that they play all in. You’ll continuously strive to keep learning – whether you’re a trainee or a Partner – and you’ll be brave, stepping out of your comfort zone to tackle new challenges. Above all, be nice. A simple notion, but an irreplaceable part of what makes CP, CP.

This is a varied, hands-on role which is best suited to a forward thinking, ‘doer’. Since you’ll be managing a team, greeting clients and assisting a variety of internal stakeholders, you’ll be an excellent communicator, confident, friendly, approachable and keen to go the extra mile. It’s not just about experience – we want someone who can inspire, motivate, and truly connect with others, excelling in communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

You’ll also have…

• Previous experience in a similar facilities role
• Excellent communication skills
• Line Management and leadership capabilities
• Organisation and budget management skills
• Dealing with multiple stakeholders
• Experience of liaising with and managing third party suppliers

Experience with Health and Safety compliance and sustainability would be a massive plus also!

About us

We’ve been dubbed ‘the rebels of accountancy’. We’re straight-talking. Never afraid to share our opinions. We put people and relationships before products and services, and deliver a streamlined, client-focused service – free from unnecessary red tape.

Awards and Achievements

• Best Companies’ No.1 Accountancy Firm & No.30 Best Large Company to Work For in the UK
• Became B Corp Certified in 2023 and we’re still the UK’s largest accountancy B Corp
• Achieved 5 awards at the Inspiring Workplace Awards in 2025: winner in the Large Business category and best in class for inspiring People & Culture, Wellbeing, Inclusion and Employee Experience

What’s in it for you

Our people are the beating heart of our culture. We know that if you love working here, and you’re given the trust and autonomy to work in a way that best suits you, you’ll produce amazing results. That’s why we offer things like:

• A flexible approach to work - balancing working from home, in office or with clients
• A generous holiday entitlement
• An enhanced parental leave policy
• An enhanced pension scheme
• No dress code – just “wear something!”
• A multi-award-winning wellbeing offering to support your physical, mental, spiritual, and financial health
• Volunteering opportunities to work closer with local communities and charities
• Cooper Parry social/sports clubs

Feeling supported and welcomed is such a big part of bringing your whole self to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we’ll work with you to ensure you have everything you need to develop your skills and achieve your best.

Get in touch if you have any questions about our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion or about accessibility/accommodations during your application process.

For the attention of agencies - unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our Talent Acquisition team.

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