Facilities Manager

About the role

Up to £60,000 per annum.

We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to take full responsibility for the management, maintenance and safety of all Group properties and grounds.

You will ensure that all facilities operate efficiently, safely and to the highest standards, providing an excellent working and visitor environment across a diverse portfolio of sites.

This is a senior, hands on role requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness and a pragmatic, solutions‑focused approach to facilities and health & safety management.

As Facilities Manager, you will have responsibility for facilities operations across:

• Mill Farm Sports Village

• Kellamergh Park (Training Ground)

• Dock Road (Private Office)

• The Villa, Wrea Green

• Cark Manor & Aynsome Manor, Cartmel

• Chairman’s private properties on the Fylde Coast

Facilities & utilities management

• Working closely with site managers to ensure maximum operational efficiency

• Managing utilities usage, maintaining meter data and driving cost‑reduction initiatives

• Negotiating supplier contracts with the Group Finance Director and presenting recommendations for approval

Building, grounds & pitch maintenance

• Ensuring all buildings, external areas and pitches are maintained to the highest standards

• Leading and managing in‑house maintenance, grounds and cleaning teams

• Ensuring teams are equipped with the correct tools and materials

• Overseeing pitch maintenance in conjunction with the AFC Fylde COO

Health, safety & compliance

• Maintaining up‑to‑date HSE procedures and ensuring policies are effectively communicated

• Completing and managing risk assessments and COSHH documentation

• Monitoring accidents and incidents and ensuring appropriate reporting

• Supervising contractors and maintaining site safety standards at all times

Security, waste & cleaning

• Managing CCTV, intruder alarms, fire alarms and firefighting equipment

• Maintaining key‑holder records and security protocols

• Overseeing waste management and recycling across all sites

• Ensuring cleaning standards are consistently high

Projects & continuous improvement

• Managing tenders, contractors and facilities‑related projects

• Planning future developments in line with strategic objectives

• Driving efficiencies, value for money and service improvements across the Group

You will have:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a senior facilities or estates management role

• Relevant professional qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi‑site operations

• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and best practice

• Experience managing teams, contractors and large budgets

• Strong commercial awareness and contract‑management capability

• Excellent communication, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills

• Confident IT skills and strong organisational ability

You will also be:

• A self‑motivated and proactive leader

• Comfortable managing complexity and change

• Highly organised, detail‑focused and resilient

• Collaborative, professional and service‑driven