Facilities Manager

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager with a background in grounds maintenance, cleaning services or housing/property services
? We're looking for a hands‑on operational leader to oversee the delivery of high‑quality grounds maintenance and cleaning services across the housing portfolio.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well‑established organisation on a 6‑month contract, leading operational teams, driving service improvements and ensuring exceptional customer service while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and compliance.

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Repairs, you'll be responsible for the day‑to‑day management of Grounds Maintenance and Cleaning teams, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently, on time and within budget.

• Leading and motivating Grounds Maintenance and Cleaning Team Leaders.
• Planning workloads and allocating resources to deliver planned and reactive services.
• Managing operational performance, inspections and quality standards.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM regulations and company policies.
• Managing risk assessments, safe systems of work, HAVS and WBV controls.
• Overseeing vehicle, equipment, PPE and stock management.
• Managing contractor performance where required.
• Supporting service charge reviews and budget management.
• Producing operational reports and using digital management systems to monitor performance.
• Carrying out one‑to‑ones, probation reviews, return‑to‑work interviews and performance management.
• Driving continuous improvement, value for money and excellent customer service across the service.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience managing Facilities, Grounds Maintenance or Cleaning services.
• Strong operational leadership and people management skills.
• Experience managing contractors and service delivery.
• Excellent knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and operational compliance.
• Experience using digital management systems and producing operational reports.
• Strong organisational, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A proactive approach with a focus on continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

• Full UK Driving Licence
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
• Level 3 Trade Qualification, HNC, HND or equivalent industry experience
• Line management qualification (ILM Level 3 or above) or equivalent experience

• Salary of 45,000 – 50,000 pro rata
• Opportunity to lead a high‑performing operational team
• Varied and rewarding role within a respected housing organisation
• Immediate start available