Unit Facility Management Manager (Sheffield)

IKEA Gruppe; Sheffield; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IKEA discount

Life insurance

Pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Parental leave

Job summary

IKEA Group UK is seeking a Unit Facilities Manager to lead the facilities team at our Sheffield store, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an excellent customer and co-worker experience.

The role requires strong facilities management background, leadership of people and contracts, and a focus on safety, compliance and sustainability within a retail environment. Competitive salary and benefits apply, with on-site scheduling and flexibility discussed at interview.

Qualifications

• Curiosity on all things Facilities Management and knowledge to effectively deliver, organize and follow up on ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Facilities management services.
• Promotes sustainability and how it impacts energy consumption, emissions, waste management and chemical products.
• Leads people through shifting, multifaceted situations and coordinates with stakeholders; manages contracts and supplier relationships and work order processes for maintenance tasks.
• Background in retail Facilities Management with end-to-end budget oversight and supplier relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead FM team to optimise value and efficiency of store facilities in a sustainable way.
• Implement Ingka Facility Management within the store through the Unit FM team.
• Oversee safety, compliance, maintenance and improvements to ensure a safe and operational environment for business, colleagues, customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure service providers and external partners understand FM frameworks, guidelines and initiatives.
• Manage asset management, long-term planning, budget estimation, implementation, follow-up, forecasting and reporting in FM scope.
• Evaluate and implement supplier contracts at store level to improve costs, equipment and quality.
• Provide leadership to empower co‑workers and develop skills for succession.

Skills

Facilities management

Budget management

People leadership

Contract & supplier management

Project management

Job description

The IKEA Sheffield market is looking to hire a Unit Facilities Manager to lead our facilities team and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an excellent customer & co-worker experience.

Are you committed to creating safe, compliant, and efficient environments? Do you thrive on coordinating tasks, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality facility services? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date: Immediately
• Competitive starting salary from £40,00.00 per annum, reflecting experience and skills.
• 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

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and skills to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 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-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310#bc37fdd0-4ea1-11ec-94a5-4b383d67a8f9

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Curiosity on all things Facilities Management, a general knowledge to effectively deliver, organize 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 find motivation in leading people through shifting, multifaceted situations and take satisfaction in creating positive results by working closely with stakeholders. You should bring solid facilities management experience, including directing contract and supplier relationships and handling work order processes for urgent, planned, and reactive maintenance tasks.
• Established experience in people management skills, end-to-end project management skills, and a background in retail Facilities Management. The 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 sustainably.
• 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.

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.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to a virtual interview with the hiring team.

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