Job type
PermanentLocation
LancasterWorking Pattern
Flexible Working,Full-timeSpecialism
Facilities ManagementIndustry
Property & Real EstatePay
£38,939 - £47,465 30 days holiday plus BH, 10% pension
Multi-Site Facilities Manager - Soft Services – Lancaster or Bangor-based
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We are seeking a proactive and experienced Multi-Site Facilities Manager to lead soft (site services) facilities operations across Bangor and Lancaster sites. This is a key leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality soft services and support staff on both sites with regards to soft services, ensuring compliance, and contractors across both locations.
The successful candidate will be the on-site lead for Workplace operations, overseeing fleet vehicles, waste, cleaning, reception, and service delivery. Communication with main stakeholders, including landlords as well as staff at both sites, is a crucial part for this role. This is a 12-month FTC that could go permanent. You could be based at either the Lancaster or Bangor site but would travel to the other site once every two weeks.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and manage Workplace teams at both sites, including administration and operations staff.
· Oversee building and services compliance, health and safety, and service contracts.
· Ensure delivery of safe, clean, and efficient environments aligned with their standards.
· Manage budgets and procurement in line with organisational procedures.
· Collaborate with the SHE team to maintain updated risk assessments and compliance documentation.
· Support EEDI initiatives and promote inclusive practices across teams.
· Coordinate site visits, audits, and inspections, ensuring leadership presence at both locations.
· Support Sites Services Manager in Customer Service improvement plans across sites
About You
We’re looking for someone with:
· A Workplace/Facilities qualification or 5+ years’ relevant experience.
· Health and Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH, NEBOSH).
· Knowledge of regulations for soft services.
· Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and contractor management skills.
· Proven leadership and team management experience.
· Good understanding of finance and HR processes.
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (Can use onsite fleet vehicles) – travel between Bangor and Lancaster is essential.
Working here is rewarding. Their science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. They are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by the organisation and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.
As a valued member of the team, you’ll get:
· 27 days annual leave, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure
· 10% employer pension contribution
· Enhanced maternity and paternity leave (subject to qualifying requirements)
· 24/7 access to support for physical, mental, social, health, or financial wellbeing, plus trained Welfare Officers
· Flexible working opportunities
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.