Workplace and Facilities Manager [Fixed-Term Employment]

C&C Search Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workplace and Facilities Manager for a 14-month fixed-term contract. This role is pivotal in creating an impressive workplace environment and managing budgets strategically. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in office management, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders effectively. The company prides itself on a non-hierarchical culture that values teamwork and collaboration, making it an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a firm that champions diversity and inclusion, fostering a culture where everyone can thrive.

Benefits

Generous Pension

Outside Gym

Full Medical + Onsite Services

Free Lunch Daily

Qualifications

• Experience managing a high-class office environment with effective budget management.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the Front of House team, ensuring high performance.
• Create a functional workplace environment and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Budget Management

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Influence

Health and Safety Compliance

IT Literacy

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH Qualification

Tools

Asana

Slack

Outlook

Job description

C&C Search is currently recruiting a Workplace and Facilities Manager for a leading financial firm, offering exceptional benefits and based in central London.

All about the role and company I would be working for!

Position: Workplace and Facilities Manager (14-month fixed-term contract)

Salary: Competitive

Hybrid set up: Office-based

Benefits: Generous pension, outside gym, full medical + onsite services, free lunch daily + many more.

What they do: A leading and global financial firm, still boutique in size.

Company culture and what makes them great to work for: Non-hierarchical culture where everyone is valued, focused on teamwork with people collaborating on all aspects of the business, working openly and with respect for each other. The company attracts outstanding talent from across all industry backgrounds and strives for excellence in everything they do.

Key responsibilities for this Workplace and Facilities Manager position:

• Lead and inspire the Front of House team - from mentoring to performance reviews
• Create a stunning yet functional workplace environment that impresses all
• Master supplier relationships and negotiations for top service at competitive costs
• Coordinate seamlessly with building management for access and essential works
• Be the office superhero - solving problems before most know they exist
• Champion health and safety compliance with practical, effective solutions
• Manage budgets strategically, balancing expense control with quality
• Partner with the COO on insurance, projects and strategic initiatives
• Design smooth onboarding experiences for new team members
• Extend your expertise to support their other offices

What background and experience are the company looking for?

• Experience managing a high-class office environment, with a track record of effective budget management
• Examples of exercising sound judgement and facilitating decision making among multiple parties
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and personal resilience to work to strict timelines
• An approachable, supportive, and friendly demeanor with willingness to approach the role with humility
• Highly organised and structured, taking a project management approach to work
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels to act promptly
• Highly IT literate and able to use modern project management tools (Asana, Slack, Outlook)
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification would be highly beneficial

Please apply online asap for this position, if your experience aligns and sounds like you!

For this role, C&C Search is acting as an employment agency.

C&C Search is B Corp Certified. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and how we operate. Our commitment to these values is unwavering - across all our work in recruitment, and in our training and development programmes. C&C Search fosters a culture of inclusion and belonging and has a deep commitment to being a part of creating a fairer society through partnering with clients who are also committed to a seat at the table for everybody. We work with companies that are committed to reflecting our communities, where people can bring their authentic selves to work. We know that having varied perspectives helps generate better ideas, better businesses and better societies. There is much to be done, but together we can achieve equality for all.