Regional Facilities Manager in Oxford

Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next career move? Bidwells Investment and Property Management team are looking for an experienced Regional Facilities Manager to join our supportive and forward-thinking team in Oxford. Our successful hire will be responsible for helping to deliver exceptional standards across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, working with prestigious clients including colleges, institutions and family trusts. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll have real ownership of the day-to-day performance, compliance and smooth running of multiple commercial properties.

Our team’s role goes beyond simply managing buildings. We help our clients get the very best from their property investments, combining strong property expertise with a proactive, service-led approach.

What makes this role exciting?

You’ll have variety, autonomy and plenty of opportunity to make a difference. No two days will be the same as you work across properties, contractors, clients and internal teams to keep everything running safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You’ll be the person who spots an issue before it becomes a problem, builds great relationships with our occupiers and suppliers, and makes sure our buildings are compliant, well maintained and performing as they should. The role is primarily based across Oxford, with regular travel to other sites in the region, so a full UK driving licence is essential.

What you’ll do

• Manage the portfolio
• Carry out regular property and facilities inspections, identifying issues and driving timely resolutions.
• Deliver a high-quality, proactive service to occupiers across multiple properties.
• Oversee service charge budgets, reconciliations and associated financial processes.
• Manage contractors and utility providers, ensuring work is delivered effectively and in line with procurement requirements.
• Raise purchase orders and oversee invoices in line with company procedures.
• Monitor and review Health & Safety activity through RiskWise.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure high standards are maintained across all sites.
• Work closely with contractors and stakeholders to identify and manage risk.
• Use facilities management systems, including Elogbooks, to manage contractors, maintenance and compliance.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across facilities, compliance and financial activities.
• Provide clear reporting and updates to colleagues and clients.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients, occupiers, contractors and internal teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for facilities-related queries and issues.
• Support the Associate and wider team in delivering an exceptional service across the portfolio.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised and confident managing multiple properties and stakeholders. You’ll enjoy being hands-on, solving problems and taking ownership, while also being comfortable working with clients and contractors.

You’ll ideally have:

• Proven experience in facilities management across multiple sites.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety and statutory compliance.
• Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and facilities management systems.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification would be highly desirable.
• Experience with Elogbooks and RiskWise is advantageous.
• Commercial property management experience would be beneficial.
• Experience with service charge budgets and contractor procurement would be an advantage.

Why Bidwells?

We’re a different kind of business. Whilst we’re a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership, with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B-Corp), we are dedicated to using our business as a force for good, driving innovation, and creating long-term value for our clients, communities, and the environment.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive Salary: We recognise and reward talent with generous salary and group bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, along with your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
• Family Friendly: We offer enhanced family leave policies to support individuals close to you.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working to support it.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering a truly inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves at every level. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and positively encourage applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.