At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and motivate teams to deliver top-notch cleaning services in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a leading company in the Defence sector with a strong team culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Supportive leadership and a chance to grow your career.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring service excellence and compliance in facilities management.
- Qualifications: Experience in operational management and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
Location: Mildenhall
Contract Type: Full Time
Salary: £30,000
About the Role
We're looking for a dynamic and experienced Facilities Manager to lead multi-skilled teams across Cleaning Services. Working within the Defence environment, you'll ensure outstanding service delivery, compliance with legislative and contractual requirements, and an excellent customer experience in line with Compass Group standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day operations ensuring safety, service excellence, and compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
- Lead, train, and motivate multi-service teams to deliver high standards and strong customer service.
- Maintain effective labour, stock, and cost control within budget.
- Build trusted relationships with clients, attend regular reviews, and contribute to monthly reporting.
- Conduct audits, manage performance, and drive continuous improvement.
- Support cross-functional operations and provide cover for Catering and FM Supervisors as required.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Proven operational management experience in cleaning/facilities services.
- Strong team leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and resources.
- IT literate with knowledge of Microsoft Office and digital systems.
Desirable:
- Experience in soft FM environments.
- Experience with service management systems.
What We Offer
- A chance to work in a dynamic environment.
- Ongoing training, coaching, and career development opportunities.
- Supportive leadership and a great team culture.
If you're a proactive, hands-on manager passionate about service excellence and team development, we want to hear from you.
Locations
Facilities Manager in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk employer: Compass Uk & Ireland
At Compass Group, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Mildenhall where you can thrive as a Facilities Manager. Our commitment to ongoing training and career development ensures that you will have ample opportunities for personal and professional growth, all while being part of a supportive team culture that values service excellence and strong leadership.
