Unit Facility Management Manager (CDC)

Ingka External; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Peterborough is looking for a Facility Management Manager to oversee all FM aspects, ensuring safety and efficiency while championing sustainability. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in people and project management within a retail environment, along with strong skills in budget and supplier management. Join us to contribute to a better everyday life for many.

Qualifications

• Five to eight years of people management experience.
• End-to-end project management experience in retail Facilities Management.
• Proven experience in budget management and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safety, compliance, and maintenance for properties.
• Ensure up-to-date awareness of Facility Management frameworks.
• Manage asset management and budget estimation.
• Implement supplier contracts for efficiency and quality.

Skills

Leadership experience

Facilities Management experience

Contract management

People development

Job description

Overview

IKEA Peterborough CDC are looking to welcome a Facility Management Manager.

What We Offer

The Start Date of employment will be discussed at interview.

• Starting salary of £42,000 per annum, based on competence and experience.
• 40 Hours working 5 days per week including weekend working.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

What You'll Need to Have

We are looking for engaged and curious experts on all things Facility Management. You have general knowledge to effectively deliver, organise and follow up on 'Hard' and 'Soft' Facilities management services. You are open to new solutions while championing sustainability and how it impacts aspects of facilities management, such as energy consumption, emissions, waste management and chemical products.

You are inspired by developing people in an everchanging multi‑dimensional environment and are energized by contributing, 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.

Our ideal candidate will have five to eight years of people management experience, end‑to‑end project management experience, and experience in a retail Facilities Management environment. Proven experience in budget management and supplier management is also essential.

Essential Competence Required

• Leadership experience.
• Facilities Management experience.
• Contract management.
• People development.

What You'll Be Doing Day to Day

• Responsible for each property to be maintained 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, execution, 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.

Our In‑Store Facilities Manager will oversee all Facility Management (FM) aspects in the store to optimise the value and efficiency of the property in a sustainable way.

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

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 (Cover letter / portfolio) with your application so we can get to know you better.
• Shortlisted candidates will be invited by email to attend a face‑to‑face interview.

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

Final offers of employment are contingent upon clear results in mandatory background checks. Background checks must be completed by all successful candidates.

This role requires:

• Medical questionnaire
• Criminal History
• Driving Records
• Prior employment & professional reference verifications
• Home Working Assessment for IKEA to agree and approve a safe and healthy working environment.

For any advice or support, email Recruiter [e-mail] and I will be happy to help!