Workplace Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking a Workplace Manager - Facilities Management to take ownership of a high-profile London HQ, overseeing approx 50,000 sq ft of premium office space for a blue-chip client.

You will lead day-to-day operations, coordinating facilities management, supplier oversight, and community engagement to deliver an engaging, high-performing office environment, with on-site team support and a strong focus on compliance and service excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Facilities Management across hard and soft services.
• Experience managing outsourced services including food & beverage operations.
• Solid understanding of health and safety compliance; IOSH certification required and NEBOSH advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workplace and facilities operations across a 50,000 sq ft office.
• Manage hard and soft FM services, ensuring delivery against SLAs and KPIs.
• Lead and support an onsite team, including performance management and development.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders and act as main onsite contact.
• Manage third-party suppliers, monitor performance, and drive improvements.
• Oversee outsourced services including food & beverage operations.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations; act as Fire Warden and First Aider.
• Manage escalations and resolve issues efficiently and professionally.
• Support budgeting, purchase orders, and general financial processes.
• Produce regular reports and contribute to client business reviews.
• Drive workplace engagement initiatives and support internal events.
• Identify and implement continuous improvements across workplace services.
• Support office moves, changes, and wider business projects.

Skills

Facilities Management

Stakeholder management

On-site team leadership

Health & safety compliance

Education

IOSH certification

NEBOSH advantageous

Job description

The Role: Workplace Manager - Facilities Management

Location: London

Salary: Up to £50,000

I am working with a global leader on a fantastic Workplace Manager role. This is the role that brings technical Facilities Management and Experience Creation together into one fantastic job opportunity.

As Workplace Manager you will take ownership of a high-profile London HQ environment, managing approximately 50,000 sq ft of premium office space for a leading blue-chip client. This is not stuffy corporate offices - this is the new face of workspace.

This role sits at the heart of the workplace, responsible for creating a seamless, engaging, and high-performing office environment. You will lead on all aspects of workplace operations, from facilities management and supplier oversight through to community engagement and client relationship management, ensuring an exceptional end-user experience.

You will act as a key liaison between client stakeholders, suppliers, and internal teams, driving service excellence while ensuring all contractual, commercial, and compliance obligations are met. With the support of a small onsite team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping workplace culture, enhancing service delivery, and continuously improving the overall environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workplace and facilities operations across a 50,000 sq ft office
• Manage hard and soft FM services, ensuring delivery against SLAs and KPIs
• Lead and support an onsite team, including performance management and development
• Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and act as the main point of contact onsite
• Manage third-party suppliers, including monitoring performance, conducting reviews, and driving improvements
• Oversee outsourced services including food & beverage operations
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, acting as Fire Warden and First Aider
• Manage escalations and resolve issues efficiently and professionally
• Support budgeting, purchase orders, and general financial processes
• Produce regular reports and contribute to client business reviews
• Drive workplace engagement initiatives and support internal events
• Identify and implement continuous improvements across workplace services
• Support office moves, changes, and wider business projects

The successful candidate will have a strong background in Facilities Management across both hard and soft services. Experience managing outsourced services, including food and beverage operations, is highly desirable. A solid understanding of health and safety compliance is essential, with IOSH certification required and NEBOSH advantageous.

You will be a natural relationship builder, comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, and confident influencing decision-making. Highly organised and proactive, you will thrive in a role that requires balancing operational delivery with strategic input.

You must be able to live and work without restriction in the UK.