About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. This role sits within Buildings and Guest Services team based at our office 10 Union Street SE1 1SZ. The Facilities Manager plays an important role in ensuring the College’s premises operate safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will support the Director of Buildings and Guest Services in overseeing facilities operations and guest services, helping to maintain a well-managed, compliant and welcoming environment for staff, members, tenants and visitors.
You will contribute to the day-to-day running of a busy, multi-use building, supporting the planning and delivery of maintenance and improvement works, coordinating contractors and ensuring robust compliance with statutory and health and safety requirements. The role also includes regular inspections and participation in an out-of-hours emergency call-out rota.
You will join a collaborative, values-led team committed to providing a high-quality service and supporting the College’s mission to improve women’s healthcare worldwide. The team is responsive to the needs of our RCOG staff, tenants and visiting clients and ensures that facilities on site make every visit a positive experience.
This is a varied and hands-on role, suited to someone who is organised, practical and comfortable working across operational priorities in a live environment.
Working hours: Full time, 35 hours a week to be worked within a 7am-7pm shift pattern
Responsibilities:
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Support the management of facilities and guest services operations, including oversight of contractors and service delivery
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Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and health and safety requirements across the estate
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Coordinate planned and reactive maintenance, contributing to the continuous improvement of the College’s buildings and infrastructure
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Build effective working relationships with internal colleagues, tenants and external suppliers
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Contribute to maintaining a safe, well-presented and customer-focused environment
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys driving operational excellence and is looking to develop their career in facilities management within a purpose-led organisation.
For the full list of key responsibilities, please check the recruitment pack.
About you
This role is well suited someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards and enjoys contributing to a well-run environment. You will be comfortable working with a range of stakeholders and adapting to changing priorities.
Requirements:
Experience of working in facilities, estates or building management within a busy or complex environment responding to multiple changing needs
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Confident to manage staff and external contractors to support the delivery of maintenance and service activities
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Working knowledge of health and safety and facilities management good practice
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Strong communication and relationship-building skills relationships across all levels of an organisation as well as with external stakeholders.
If you are motivated by delivering reliable, high-quality services and want to contribute to a supportive and inclusive organisation, we would welcome your application.
Our culture and benefits
As a key member of the team, you will be located in our offices in London Bridge. We offer a friendly, values led working culture with an excellent benefits package that includes:
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Agile and flexible working environment and free lunch onsite
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25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and office closure from 25 December to 1 January
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10% pension contribution after probation
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Enhanced wellbeing and family support
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Interest-free bike and season ticket loans after probation
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Tailored Learning and Development and study leave
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Affinity staff networks
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Life assurance and income protection schemes
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Lifestyle discounts
For a full list of the benefits we offer, please visit our careers site.
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Applications close at 10.00am on Tuesday 26 May 2026.
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We encourage candidates to apply early and reserve the right to close the advert and appoint before the closing date
Salary description
£41095.00 - £41095.00 per year