Unit Facilities Management Manager - Wembley

Ingka External; City Of London; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in London is seeking a Unit Facilities Management Manager to oversee facilities operations. This role involves managing budgets, leading teams, and ensuring compliance and safety of the property. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in facilities and project management. Competitive salary and various employee benefits offered.

Benefits

15% IKEA discount

Life Assurance

Enhanced Parental Leave

Qualifications

• Curiosity on all things Facilities Management.
• Established experience in people management skills.
• Background in retail Facilities Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all Facility Management (FM) aspects in the store.
• Oversee the implementation of Ingka Facility Management.
• Ensure safety, compliance, maintenance, and improvement.

Skills

Facilities Management

People Management

Project Management

Budget Oversight

Supplier Management

Job description

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• Job ID: 315120
• Date posted: 17/11/2025

IKEA Wembley IKEA Wembley are looking to welcome a Unit Facilities Management Manager to lead our facilities team.

Are you passionate about creating safe, compliant, and efficient environments? Do you thrive on coordinating tasks, managing budgets, and ensuring top‑notch facility services? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

What We Offer

• Start Date: December 2025 / January 2026
• Competitive starting salary of £53,000 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week, including weekend working on a rotational basis.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

Working With Us Has Its Rewards

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100's on High‑street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest free loans.
• First Day Of School Paid Leave for Parents.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.

..as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-be...

What You'll Need to Have

• Curiosity on all things Facilities Management, a general knowledge to effectively deliver, organise and follow up on 'Hard' and 'Soft' Facilities management services.
• You are open to new solutions while promoting sustainability and how it impacts aspects of facilities management, such as energy consumption, emissions, waste management and chemical products.
• You are inspired by orchestrating people in an everchanging multi‑dimensional environment and are motivated by contributing to positive outcomes through collaboration and building relationships with stakeholders. You should be a Facilities Management expert in contract and supplier management and work order management for urgent, planned, and reactive maintenance.
• Established experience in people management skills, end‑to‑end project management skills and a background in retail Facilities Management. Ability to effectively oversee budget and supplier relations is another key requirement.

What You'll Be Doing Day To Day

• Our In‑Store Facilities Manager will manage all Facility Management (FM) aspects in the store to optimise the value and efficiency of the property in a sustainable way.
• Manage the implementation of Ingka Facility Management (FM) within the store through the Unit FM team.
• Responsible for each property to be managed throughout its lifetime including safety, compliance, maintenance, and improvement to ensure a safe and operational environment for the business, co‑workers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that co‑workers, service providers and external partners have up‑to‑date awareness and understanding of all Facility Management frameworks, guidelines, and initiatives.
• Responsible for all activities related to asset management, long term planning, budget estimation, implementation, follow up, forecasting and reporting within the Facility Management scope in the store.
• Implement and evaluate supplier contracts at the store level in alignment with internal governance structure for supplier contracts to improve efficiencies, costs, equipment, and quality.
• Provide effective leadership and support to your teams by inspiring and empowering every co‑worker to recognise and understand their contribution, whilst identifying and developing the many skills within the department to secure succession planning.

We Care for the People

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many.

Recruitment Process Information

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

• Please attach an updated CV and Cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will have a pre‑screening call where we can get to know you a little and answer any initial questions about the role.

Application Closing Date: 30th November 2025

Successfully shortlisted candidates will be invited to a virtual interview with the hiring team

1st Stage interview will take place from 24th November 2025

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

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment experience, please contact Cheryl Craig - [e-mail]