Workplace and Facilities Manager

VWA (Victoria Wall Associates); London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in financial services is seeking a Workplace and Facilities Manager for a fixed-term contract. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a bustling office environment while providing support to additional locations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in facilities management and a hands-on approach to operations. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday and health perks, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a collaborative and forward-thinking company. If you're ready for a new challenge, this could be the role for you!

Benefits

9% pension

25 days holiday

Daily catered breakfast

Daily catered lunch

On-site gym

On-site classes

On-site hairdresser

Health insurance

On-site GP

Emergency dependent care

Qualifications

• Experience in managing or coordinating facilities in a corporate setting.
• IOSH certified preferred, NEBOSH beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Organising repairs and maintenance for the office.
• Managing contractors and vendors, ensuring compliance.
• Line management of the Front of House Reception team.

Skills

Management of facilities

Health & Safety knowledge

Vendor management

Service-oriented mindset

Education

IOSH certification

NEBOSH certification

Job description

5-FTCFM/SDFA
Workplace and Facilities Manager
Up to £65K
14-15 month Fixed-Term Contract - June / July 2025 start
Financial Services
King's Cross
8am - 6pm
Office-Based - Some WFH Flexibility (ad-hoc Fridays)

About the Client:

A truly exciting finance firm with some of the best benefits packages that exists in the market! This business is forward-thinking, highly collaborative and continuing to grow worldwide.

About the Role:

This is a 14-15 month fixed-term contract, commencing in Summer 2025, which will involve management of the London office (just under 200 staff) with additional support to 2 smaller offices in the UK and Paris. Responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):

• Organising all repairs and routine maintenance
• Managing contractors and vendors, negotiating contracts etc.
• Office management - being the 'go-to' person for the whole office
• Health & Safety
• Line management of the Front of House Reception team
• Working closely with Office Managers in global offices to ensure uniform standards
• Office management support to the Facilities Managers in the UK and Paris
• Ad-hoc administrative support.

Candidate Specification:

• Prior experience of managing or coordinating facilities within a corporate setting. This could be a great opportunity for a Facilities Coordinator looking for a step up!
• IOSH certified (preferred) - NEBOSH would be beneficial but not essential
• Muck-in and hands-on - happy to get stuck in with the day to day aspects of facilities!
• Highly service-oriented and professional.

Additional Information:

• This is a fixed-term contract maternity cover position - 14-15 months commencing June / July 2025 until August / September 2026.
• Salary up to £65K depending on experience
• Benefits package includes 9% pension; 25 days holiday; daily catered breakfast AND lunch; on-site gym, classes and hairdresser; and medical/wellbeing benefits including health insurance, on-site GP, emergency dependent care and an on-site nursery.
• Hours are 8am - 6pm
• Excellent location just minutes from King's Cross and St Pancras stations
• Due to the nature of the role, this will be a predominantly office-based position, but occasionally flexibility to work from home on ad-hoc Fridays will be possible.

If you are looking for your next exciting FTC in the Facilities space, please apply today!