Unit Facilities Management Manager (Bristol)

IKEA; Bristol; On-site; GBP 41,400 - 50,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% IKEA discount

Life assurance of 4× pay

Enhanced parental leave

Interest-free loans

Job summary

A leading home furnishing retailer located in Bristol is seeking an In‑centre Facilities Manager to oversee all Facility Management aspects in-store. This full-time role involves team leadership, project management, and a commitment to sustainability practices. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance and effective maintenance of the property while developing staff skills for succession planning. The ideal candidate will have experience in Facilities Management and a passion for orchestrating positive outcomes through collaboration.

Qualifications

• Established experience in people management and retail FM.
• Ability to deliver hard and soft services effectively.
• Commitment to sustainability in facility management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Facility Management aspects in-store.
• Ensure safety, compliance, maintenance, and improvement.
• Lead the unit FM team for effective implementation of FM.

Skills

Facilities Management experience

Team leadership

Project management

Budget management

Collaboration skills

Job description

IKEA, located in Bristol, United Kingdom, is looking for an In‑centre Facilities Manager. This is a permanent, full‑time position.

Role Overview

This role offers an exciting opportunity for someone with Facilities Management and team‑leading experience. The incumbent will manage all Facility Management aspects in‑store, optimising value and efficiency sustainably.

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What We Offer

• Start date: Immediate (subject to notice period)
• Competitive starting salary of £46,000.00 per annum, based on competence and experience
• 39 hours per week, 5 days per week, including weekend working on a rotational basis
• Flexibility to match your life and business needs (to be discussed during the interview)

Working With Us Has Its Rewards

• 15% IKEA discount and discount portal to save on high‑street retailers
• Life assurance of 4× pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest‑free loans
• First day of school paid leave for parents
• Enhanced parental leave
• And much more (see IKEA Benefits listing)

What You'll Need to Have

• Curiosity about all aspects of Facilities Management and the ability to deliver, organise and follow up on hard and soft FM services
• Openness to new solutions and a commitment to sustainability, covering energy consumption, emissions, waste management and chemical products
• Inspired by orchestrating people in a dynamic, multi‑dimensional environment, motivated to contribute to positive outcomes through collaboration and stakeholder relationships; expertise in contract, supplier and work‑order management for urgent, planned and reactive maintenance
• Established experience in people management, end‑to‑end project management and a background in retail FM; ability to oversee budget and supplier relations

What You'll Be Doing Day to Day

• Managing the implementation of Ingka Facility Management (FM) within the store through the Unit FM team
• Responsible for each property throughout its lifetime, ensuring safety, compliance, maintenance and improvement
• Ensuring co‑workers, service providers and external partners are aware and understand FM frameworks, guidelines and initiatives
• Managing asset management, long‑term planning, budget estimation, implementation, follow‑up, forecasting and reporting within FM scope in the store
• Implementing and evaluating supplier contracts at the store level in alignment with internal governance to improve efficiencies, cost, equipment and quality
• Providing effective leadership and support, inspiring and empowering every co‑worker and developing staff skills for succession planning

We Care for the People

We value diversity of thought, background and culture. The facility welcomes candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, and works to ensure an inclusive workplace.

Recruitment Process Information

• Upload an updated CV and cover letter with your application
• Shortlisted candidates will receive a pre‑screening call
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to a virtual interview

We understand not everyone will be successful, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

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