Training Area & Facilities Manager

Landmarc Solutions; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense support services provider in Weymouth is seeking a Training Area & Facilities Manager to lead a dedicated team ensuring a safe and compliant estate for military training. Responsibilities include leading staff, overseeing contractual obligations, and fostering a positive work culture. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and communication skills, with a good understanding of health and safety practices. Join us for a competitive salary and exceptional benefits.

Benefits

Pension scheme with up to 8% contribution

Generous holiday entitlement (25 days)

Life assurance up to three times salary

Health cash plan

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and manage teams of around 15-20 people.
• Skilled in developing both individuals and overall team performance.
• UK Driving Licence essential due to travel requirements.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all staff and contractors on site.
• Lead the team in line with company values and behaviours, fostering a positive culture.
• Oversee delivery of contractual requirements and outputs for the training area.

Skills

Health & Safety knowledge

Team leadership

Task planning

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Salary: £40,465.03

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Mon - Fri

Base Location: Wyke Regis Training Camp, Weymouth, Dorset, DT4 9HH

Landmarc has an exciting opportunity for a Training Area & Facilities Manager to lead a dedicated team at Wyke Regis Training Area, ensuring a safe and compliant estate that supports vital military training. Combining facilities management, logistics, and fleet oversight, you'll work closely with the Armed Forces to provide essential equipment and integrated support, from military bridging to safety vessels, while driving site improvements and contributing to the wider Landmarc team across the South West.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of all staff and contractors on site
• Lead the team in line with Landmarc's values and behaviours, fostering a positive culture
• Oversee delivery of contractual requirements and outputs for Wyke Regis Training Area
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and end users to support training needs
• Commit to ongoing development of both yourself and the team to maintain skills and knowledge
• Drive site productivity and ensure operations deliver value for money

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety practices within Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams of around 15-20 people
• Skilled in developing both individuals and overall team performance
• Experienced in applying formal processes to manage attendance, behaviour, and capability effectively
• Proficient in task planning, scheduling, and resource allocation
• Adept at gathering information from documentation and stakeholders to identify solutions and resolve problems
• Confident in producing clear, concise written instructions, reports, and business cases
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• UK Driving Licence essential due to travel requirements

More about the Role

The position provides the opportunity to operate in a unique natural environment whilst ensuring a safe and compliant estate is maintained to support essential military training. It is varied, offering a mix of challenges and responsibilities that include traditional facilities management, logistics support and fleet management.

Success requires a willing, confident leader to shape the team and take the site forward in this contract whilst looking at business optimisations to prepare for the next. The team you will lead at Wyke Regis Training Area also play an integral part in the military training that takes place on site, working alongside our Armed Forces and providing serviceable equipment to the end user of the estate. This integrated support creates a natural sense of pride and purpose, typically involving military bridging and the provision of safety vessels and crew for water based training.

The role is primarily based at Wyke Regis Training Area, with occasional travel to support the wider Landmarc team across the South West. Travel expenses from your base location will be supported by the company.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of the team that supports national defence infrastructure
• Work in a collaborative environment with expert support and ongoing training
• Enjoy a varied and impactful role with opportunities for career development
• Contribute to a high-profile contract with real-world significance

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Join Landmarc and Enjoy a Competitive Salary Plus Outstanding Benefits!

At Landmarc, we value our employees and go beyond just offering a competitive salary. We're proud to provide a range of exceptional benefits designed to support your well-being, career growth, and work-life balance. Here are just some of the highlights:

Benefits

• Pension: Join our company stakeholder pension scheme, with contributions of up to 8% of your salary from Landmarc.
• Generous Holiday Entitlement:
  • Enjoy 25 days of annual leave pro-rata.
  • Your holiday allowance grows with your continued service.
  • Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 additional days each year for greater flexibility.
• Other Amazing Benefits:
  • Edenred Savings Scheme: Unlock exclusive discounts and savings for you and your family.
  • Annual Salary Review: Conducted in consultation with our recognised Trade Unions to ensure fairness.
  • Life Assurance: Insured for three times your annual salary to provide peace of mind for your loved ones.
  • Health Cash Plan: Access health benefits for you and your family (add up to four children under 24 to your policy).
  • Professional Development: Reimbursement of professional fees and support for ongoing training.
  • Family-Friendly Policies: Supporting you during life's important moments.
  • Sick Pay: Sick pay starts after just 6 months of service.

At Landmarc, we don't just offer benefits - we invest in your future, your well-being, and your career. Join us today and take advantage of everything we have to offer!

About the Company

Landmarc provides the support services that enable Armed Forces from around the world to prepare for frontline military operations across the UK Defence Training Estate (DTE). This includes maintaining and delivering safe and sustainable infrastructure, managing and operating training areas and ranges and delivering multi-million pound projects to improve vital training assets.

By joining Landmarc you will be supporting our vision to provide the best training experience we can for our Armed Forces. We are the first and only Special Purpose Vehicle to be contracted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as their Industry Partner on the UK Defence Training Estate and the only company that is solely dedicated to the UK DTE, delivering essential support services since 2003.