At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead facilities management to create safe spaces for dogs and teams at Hope Rescue.
- Company: Join a caring charity dedicated to giving dogs a second chance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team, training opportunities, and impactful work.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for personal growth and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of dogs while managing diverse facilities.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong health & safety knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 40000 £ per year.
About Hope Rescue
Hope Rescue believes every dog deserves a second chance.
Behind every successful rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming is a safe, well‑maintained environment where our teams, volunteers and dogs can thrive.
Responsibilities
- Lead facilities, estates and maintenance activities across Hope Rescue’s sites.
- Ensure full compliance with health, safety and environmental legislation.
- Develop and implement our long‑term Asset Management Plan.
- Manage maintenance contractors, suppliers and external specialists.
- Deliver refurbishment and capital projects from concept through to completion.
- Oversee planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs.
- Manage facilities budgets and secure value for money.
- Drive improvements in sustainability, energy efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Produce reports and recommendations for the Senior Leadership Team and Board of Trustees.
- Act as the point of contact for Health & Safety issues and reporting.
- Help create safe, welcoming environments for our dogs, staff, volunteers and visitors.
About You
We’re looking for someone who is practical, organised and solutions focused, with the confidence to manage multiple priorities across a busy and varied organisation.
Qualifications and Experience
- Proven facilities or estates management experience within a complex or multi‑site environment.
- Strong knowledge of health and safety and statutory compliance.
- Experience managing contractors and delivering capital or refurbishment projects.
- Excellent planning, budgeting and organisational skills.
- The ability to build positive working relationships across all levels of the organisation.
- A proactive approach with excellent problem‑solving skills.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Qualifications in Facilities Management, Health & Safety or Project Management (such as IWFM, IOSH, NEBOSH or PRINCE2) would be advantageous, as would experience within the charity, public or animal welfare sectors.
Benefits
You’ll be part of a caring, friendly charity that genuinely values its people.
Every day, you’ll see the impact your work has on the lives of dogs in need.
You’ll join a supportive team and have opportunities for training and development.
You’ll help create a welcoming community space that customers love coming back to.
You’ll join a passionate, supportive team that shares a commitment to Care & Compassion, Fairness, Advocacy and Integrity, where your expertise will genuinely make a difference every day.
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Contact Details:
Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) Recruitment Team
