Regional Workplace Manager - Birmingham, London and Milton Keynes

Ampa Group; Park Central; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is looking for a Regional Workplace Manager to oversee operations across Birmingham, London, and Milton Keynes. The role requires strong leadership skills, operational management expertise, and the ability to manage budgets effectively. You will shape engaging office environments and lead strategic projects that enhance workplace culture and efficiency. A people-first attitude and experience in a similar role are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-site facilities management.
• Strong understanding of operational management and workplace strategy.
• Ability to manage budgets and financial forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead workplace and facilities management across multiple locations.
• Oversee day-to-day operations including catering and security.
• Manage and deliver workplace transformation projects.

Skills

Leadership in facilities management

Stakeholder relationship management

Operational management

Budget management

Project management

Job description

Regional Workplace Manager - Birmingham, London and Milton Keynes

Department: Ampa Group Services - Chief Operating Office - Work Place Management - Buildings - 9412

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Birmingham

Reporting To: Sarah Smith

Description

We can offer you:

• A senior facilities management role with real impact: As Workplace Regional Manager (Central), you’ll lead workplace and facilities management across Birmingham, London and MK, shaping safe, efficient and engaging office environments.
• Trust and influence: This is a strategic facilities management role with real decision-making authority. You’ll work closely with senior leaders to drive workplace strategy, service delivery and continuous improvement.
• Breadth and variety: From managing FM services and suppliers to delivering office refits, relocations and workplace transformation projects, this role offers genuine variety and challenge.
• A people-first culture: Join a collaborative, values-led organisation that trusts its leaders, supports flexible working and focuses on outcomes rather than presenteeism.

The role:

We’re looking for an experienced Regional Workplace Manager / Facilities Manager to oversee multi-site workplace operations across Birmingham, London and Milton Keynes, with scope to support additional UK locations as Ampa continues to grow.

This is a senior workplace management role combining operational facilities management, supplier and contract management, workplace projects, space planning and financial stewardship. You’ll be a visible leader across our offices, ensuring our workplaces support hybrid working, business growth and colleague wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities

Leading the workplace experience

• Acting as a visible, approachable leader for colleagues and building users.
• Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders and responding to what our teams really need from their workplaces.

Running great day-to-day operations

• Overseeing reception, catering, cleaning, security, document and building services.
• Managing suppliers and contracts, holding partners to account on performance, value and risk.

Delivering projects that make a difference

• Leading office refits and moves from start to finish, keeping people informed, budgets on track and compliance front of mind.

Making smart use of space and systems

• Implementing and embedding workplace systems such as desk and room booking.
• Using data and insight to support space planning, occupancy and future growth.

Owning the numbers

• Managing OPEX and CAPEX budgets, including rent, leases and service charges.
• Producing clear forecasts, reporting and value-for-money improvements.