Senior Associate, Facilities Repair & Maint

Newell Brands; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands is seeking a Senior Associate, Facilities Repair & Maint to lead Workplace & Facilities services across multiple offices in the West EMEA region. This role ensures safe, compliant, and engaging workplaces that support hybrid work models.

You will oversee operations, vendor performance, budgets, health and safety, and space planning while collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years in facilities/workplace services or related field.
• Experience managing multi-site/regional operations and vendors.
• Strong budgeting, financial reporting, and stakeholder skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead Workplace & Facilities operations across multiple West EMEA offices.
• Regional escalation point for facilities issues.
• Build relationships with business leaders and stakeholders.
• Manage day-to-day office operations and enhance employee experience.
• Oversee office services, amenities, meeting spaces, and standards.
• Manage operating and capital budgets; ensure cost optimization.
• Oversee vendor contracts, performance and service delivery.
• Lead space planning, moves, renovations and workplace projects.
• Ensure health, safety, security and environmental standards.
• Manage facility maintenance programs and CMMS/CAFM systems.
• Oversee regional fleet operations, utilization and cost.
• Lead and develop internal and outsourced workplace teams.
• Collaborate with HR, IT, Security, Procurement, Real Estate.

Skills

Facilities management

Vendor management

Budgeting

Project management

Multi-site operations

English proficiency

Stakeholder management

Tools

CMMS/CAFM

Microsoft Office

OnBase

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Job Type: Full-Time

Location Type: Onsite

Primary Location: Manchester, Cheadle, GB

Job ID: 15589

Job title: Senior Associate, Facilities Repair & Maint

Location: Cheadle, Manchester

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

Your Role in a Nutshell

The Senior Associate, Facilities Repair & Maint is responsible for leading and delivering Workplace & Facilities services across multiple offices in the West EMEA region (Europe, Middle East & Africa). This role sits within the Enterprise Real Estate & Facilities / Global Workplace Services function and is accountable for creating safe, efficient, compliant, and engaging workplaces that support employee productivity and evolving hybrid work models.

The role provides regional leadership across office operations, facilities management, vendor performance, financial stewardship, health & safety, security, sustainability, space management, and workplace experience. The position manages both direct and outsourced resources, works closely with global and regional stakeholders, and supports strategic real estate and workplace initiatives.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Workplace & Facilities operations across multiple West EMEA offices.


• Serve as the regional escalation point for workplace and facilities issues.


• Build strong relationships with business leaders and key stakeholders.


• Manage day-to-day office operations and enhance employee experience.


• Oversee office services, amenities, meeting spaces, and workplace standards.


• Manage annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring financial compliance and cost optimization.


• Oversee vendor contracts, performance, and service delivery improvements.


• Lead space planning, office moves, renovations, and workplace projects.


• Ensure compliance with health, safety, security, and environmental standards.


• Manage facility maintenance programs and facilities management systems (CMMS/CAFM).


• Oversee regional company fleet operations, including utilization and cost management.


• Lead, develop, and support internal and outsourced workplace teams.


• Collaborate with HR, IT, Security, Procurement, Real Estate, and other cross-functional partners.


• Drive continuous improvement in workplace operations, processes, and service quality.


• Travel across the West EMEA region (approximately 25%) and provide support during critical situations when needed.

What You’ll Need:

Minimum:

• 5–7+ years of experience in Facilities Management, Workplace Services, Office Management, or a related field, including multi-site/regional operations.


• Proven experience managing vendors, contracts, budgets (OPEX/CAPEX), and workplace service delivery.


• Experience leading teams in multicultural and/or remote environments.


• Strong stakeholder management, communication, presentation, and influencing skills.


• Strong organizational, project management, and financial management capabilities.


• Experience with vendor negotiation, performance management, and financial reporting.


• Working knowledge of CMMS/CAFM systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).


• Professional proficiency in English and willingness to travel across the West EMEA region (approximately 25%).

Your Advantage:

• Background in Health, Safety, and Environment.


• Experience in facilities, commercial real estate, hospitality, or professional services environments.


• Background in workplace transformation, change management, and employee experience initiatives.


• Proficiency with OnBase and additional European language skills. (French, Spanish)


• Professional certifications, memberships (e.g., IFMA, CoreNet, BCO), or Health & Safety credentials.


• Experience supporting sustainability and workplace innovation programs.