Facilities Manager , Financial Services Firm

The Role: 

The Facilities Manager will be experienced and commercially focused to lead the delivery of facilities management services across a selection of offices throughout Northern England – travel will be required. This role is working for a Financial Services firm.

The Facilities Manager will be responsible for ensuring the office work spaces remain safe, compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose to support a growing business.

Oversee all aspects of facilities operations, including health and safety compliance, contractor management, workplace projects, office relocations, maintenance programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple locations.

The Facilities Manager will bring strong operational facilities management experience, excellent stakeholder management skills, and the ability to balance strategic priorities with day-to-day operational delivery.

The Facilities Manager will lead the delivery of facilities management services across a portfolio of office locations in the UK.  Ensure all offices are maintained to a high standard, providing safe, compliant, and productive working environments.

The Facilities Manager will oversee office services including cleaning, security, waste management, reception support, utilities, furniture replacement, office clearances, and building maintenance.

The Facilities Manager will conduct regular site visits and workplace audits to ensure consistency of standards across the portfolio. 

Manage compliance programmes including fire safety, risk assessments, asbestos management, water hygiene, electrical testing, and contractor control procedures.

The Facilities Manager will maintain accurate records and ensure statutory inspections and certifications are completed within required timescales.  Support business continuity planning and emergency response procedures.

The Facilities Manager will investigate incidents, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions where necessary.

The Facilities Manager will lead minor office refurbishment, fit-out, and workplace improvements within the existing estate.  Coordinate contractors, consultants, landlords, and internal stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. 

The Facilities Manager will manage relationships with facilities suppliers, contractors, landlords, and managing agents.  Procure facilities services in line with company policies and budget requirements.  Monitor supplier performance against agreed service levels and KPIs.

The Facilities Manager will conduct regular contract reviews to ensure value for money and continuous service improvement.  Support annual budgeting and expenditure forecasting processes.

The Facilities Manager will act as the primary facilities management contact for regional offices.  Build effective relationships with office leaders and departmental stakeholders.  Provide expert advice on facilities, workplace, health and safety, and property-related matters.  Produce regular reports on compliance, projects, budgets, and facilities performance metrics. 

The Candidate

Proven experience in a Facilities Manager, Regional Facilities Manager, or similar role managing multiple sites – ideally corporate office locations – professional services or financial services would be ideal.

Strong understanding of hard and soft facilities management services.

Experience managing facilities budgets, contracts, and external suppliers.

Sound knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.

Demonstrable experience delivering workplace, refurbishment, relocation, or office improvement projects.

Budget management and commercial awareness.

IOSH Managing Safely, NEBOSH General Certificate, or equivalent health and safety qualification.