Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager
Warwick – Based onsite
Competitive salary and excellent benefits including overtime, bonus, free parking BUPA healthcare
Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm (with a half hour lunch break) and Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm.
Are you an experienced Facilities Manager who thrives on ownership, variety and delivering high standards? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will directly support the business and its people.
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you’ll take full responsibility for delivering a professional, proactive and comprehensive facilities management service across the business. You’ll be trusted to manage budgets, suppliers, projects and people — all within a friendly, collaborative and hardworking environment.
The Role:
As Facilities Manager, you will be the go-to expert for all things buildings, services and workplace operations. You will be responsible for two Facilities Assistants and your remit will be broad, hands-on and influential, including:
* Full responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance and development of the company’s multiple premises in Warwick
* Acting as primary key holder, including out-of-hours attendance when required
* Managing facilities budgets, preparing detailed annual forecasts and providing regular updates to the Board
* Sourcing, negotiating and managing contractors, suppliers and service providers
* Overseeing facilities projects ranging from minor works to major refurbishments, ensuring minimal business disruption
* Ensuring compliance with health & safety, CDM regulations, risk assessments and method statements
* Proactive monitoring of building condition, maintenance schedules and asset tracking
* Managing service and maintenance contracts (HVAC, alarms, utilities, boilers, etc.)
* Line management and development of the Facilities Assistant
* Liaising closely with HR, IT, Health & Safety, workshop teams and external stakeholders
* Supporting office moves, layouts, inductions and ongoing workplace improvements
This is a highly visible role offering genuine autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a tangible impact.
About You:
You’ll be a confident, organised and commercially minded Facilities professional with a practical approach and strong attention to detail. You’ll also bring:
* Proven experience in a Facilities Management role
* Previous experience of managing a small team
* Strong knowledge of building regulations, CDM and health & safety requirements
* Excellent budgeting, reporting and cost control skills
* The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with confidence
* Strong negotiation and supplier management experience
* High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
* Clear, professional communication skills at all levels
* A proactive, “can-do” attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative
* Membership of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and relevant professional qualifications are desirable.
Why Apply?
* A rare opportunity to work directly with senior leadership
* Varied, hands-on role with real influence
* Supportive, informal yet professional culture
* Long-term career opportunity within a stable and successful organisation
If you’re a motivated Facilities Manager looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your contribution truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now to take ownership of a role that keeps the business running at its best.
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