Facilities Manager
Location: St Ives, Cambridgeshire
Reporting to: Business Operations Lead - Infrastructure & Environment
At Arena Group,we create exceptional spaces and environments for clients across a wide range of sectors. We are looking for an experienced and proactive Facilities Manager to lead the management of our facilities across multiple UK locations, ensuring our workplaces remain safe, compliant, efficient and welcoming.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a facilities professional who enjoys variety, responsibility and making a visible impact. Based in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, you will oversee facilities operations across our St Ives, Coventry and Renishaw sites, managing everything from maintenance and contractor performance to health & safety compliance, budgeting and workplace improvements.
You’ll also play an important leadership role, supporting and developing our Facilities Coordinator while building strong relationships across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day management and compliance of office and warehouse facilities across multiple sites.
- Manage services including maintenance, security, cleaning, waste management, mail and meeting room facilities.
- Lead and support the Facilities Coordinator.
- Manage supplier relationships, service contracts and procurement activities.
- Control facilities budgets, approve expenditure and support annual CAPEX planning.
- Coordinate repairs, refurbishments and planned maintenance programmes.
- Oversee company vehicles and plant assets.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in a Facilities Management role.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
- Experience managing people and developing team members.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
- IWFM Level 3 Qualification in Facilities Management, RoSPA qualification or equivalent experience.
- NEBOSH National General Certificate would be beneficial
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Health Care Cash Plan
- Group Personal Pension Scheme
- Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Company Sick Pay
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Helpline
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Long Service Awards
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a growing and ambitious business
Additional Information
This role requires regular travel between our St Ives, Coventry and Renishaw locations, so a valid UK driving license is essential. You will also act as a key holder and first responder for out-of-hours facilities issues at our St Ives site.
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Facilities Manager in Costessey employer: Arena Group
At Arena Group, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, where your contributions as a Facilities Manager will be valued and impactful. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training, and clear career progression opportunities, all within a supportive culture that encourages collaboration and personal growth. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating outstanding spaces while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
