Facilities Manager

Job Title :
Facilities Manager

Accountable to :
Director of Venue Operations

Contract :
Permanent Full-Time

Hours :
Minimum of 40 hours per week to include evenings weekends and bank holidays

Salary : 38000 - 42000 per annum

Location :
The Cooper Associates County Ground Taunton and other nominated Club venues

Closing date : 27 November 2025

We have a new exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join our Operations team!

This role is responsible for the efficient management maintenance and development of the Clubs physical infrastructure. It ensures that all Club facilities meet high standards of safety functionality and presentation while supporting procurement operations to deliver value compliance and sustainability. This role plays a vital role in maintaining the day-to-day operations of the facilities at the Cooper Associates County Ground and other Club-owned properties.

To give you a snapshot of what the role involves you will be overseeing the maintenance repair and general upkeep of all club facilities including the Cooper Associates County Ground and other club-owned properties. This involves ensuring the cleanliness and safety of the venues managing contracts related to cleaning security alarms and utilities and regularly monitoring utility consumption through meter readings.

You'll ensure compliance with health safety fire and environmental regulations as well as managing waste and sustainability initiatives to meet environmental targets. You will also support the broader operational needs for match days events and community use by liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders ensuring facilities are fit for purpose. Additionally you'll assist with the redevelopment of facilities and contribute to long-term infrastructure planning including budgeting and capital projects in collaboration with the Director of Venue Operations.

In terms of procurement support the role involves working closely with departmental leads to ensure procurement processes adhere to policies while meeting operational needs. You will develop and maintain supplier relationships evaluate vendor performance and promote sustainable and ethical purchasing practices. You'll also monitor procurement spend identify savings opportunities and report on efficiencies. Line management duties include overseeing the daily tasks of Maintenance Assistants and supporting the Venue Presentation Supervisor as well as providing operational assistance during matchdays and events.

Amongst other criteria you will have proven experience in facilities management procurement or a similar operational role coupled with strong knowledge of building services statutory compliance and health and safety regulations. You'll have excellent negotiation budgeting and project management skills along with the ability to effectively lead and coordinate contractors and internal teams. Experience in diagnosing maintenance requirements and understanding repair works is essential.

You will be IT literate proficient in Microsoft Office and facilities or procurement software and demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Flexibility to work unsociable hours including weekends evenings and public holidays is crucial to maintaining standards during matches and events. A degree or professional qualification in facilities management or related discipline is required along with prior experience in a professional sports stadium or large multi-use environment.

To thrive in this role you will be proactive acting promptly on instructions and capable of working independently while also being a strong team player. Punctuality confidence and competence in handling a variety of situations and multitasking are essential. You'll demonstrate high standards of integrity maintaining an open honest and approachable demeanour. Enthusiastic positive and resilient you must remain calm under pressure and thrive in high-profile challenging environments.

Additionally you are collaborative willing to share knowledge to enhance team outcomes and adaptable to operate effectively in fast-paced constantly changing settings.

You will…