Area Facilities Manager

About the Role

Over the last 50 years, Capel Manor College has helped thousands of school leavers and adults achieve their dream of working with animals, plants and the environment. As London\’s environmental college, the College plays a vital role in the green agenda for the capital, equipping the next generation of land‑based sector workers with the skills and knowledge needed to preserve and protect London\’s wildlife, national parks and green spaces. Capel Manor College is an exciting, innovative and stimulating work environment and we are interested in hearing from applicants who are committed to excellence and improving the lives of others through education, training and skills development.

The College is now looking to appoint an Area Facilities Manager to be responsible for estates and facilities management at our Mottingham and Crystal Palace Campuses. The successful candidate will report to the College\’s Director of Estates and Facilities and will lead on all operational estates and facilities issues at our campuses in south London. They will be the lead on security measures at the site, including being a key holder and managing out of hours call‑outs, will oversee all health and safety matters ensuring that staff, students and visitors are kept safe, will lead on planned and reactive maintenance to plant, infrastructure and building fabric and will ensure that the appearance of the sites is maintained to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all operational estates and facilities issues at the Mottingham and Crystal Palace campuses.
• Act as the lead on security measures, including being a key holder and managing out of hours call‑outs.
• Oversee all health and safety matters to keep staff, students and visitors safe.
• Lead on planned and reactive maintenance to plant, infrastructure and building fabric.
• Ensure the appearance of the sites is maintained to a high standard.
• Manage multiple locations and remote teams in a facilities management capacity.

Qualifications

• Experience managing multiple locations and remote teams in a facilities management capacity.
• Excellent working knowledge of health and safety legislation.
• Good understanding of building fabric maintenance and repair.
• Good understanding of sustainability legislation, requirements and practices.
• Positive approach and excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to develop relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• A relevant qualification in facilities management or a technical subject would be advantageous.

About the College

Capel Manor College offers excellent staff benefits, including generous annual leave, access to a defined pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts and access to an online GP. For further information on staff benefits, please click here.

Equal and Inclusive Employment

At Capel Manor College, we are dedicated to creating and promoting an equal, diverse, and inclusive workforce that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. We strive for a truly representative workforce and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Additionally, we are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and safety of our students. We expect all staff members to share and uphold this commitment.

Legal and Practical Information

Please note that the College does not have a sponsorship licence. We are therefore unable to consider applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close a position once sufficient suitable applications have been received to form a short list. Early application is therefore encouraged. We reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the adverts should we receive a sufficient level of interest.

Position: Area Facilities Manager