At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage facilities services, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across multiple sites.
- Company: Join the dynamic 14forty team within Compass Group UK&I.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company car/allowance, and opportunities for career growth.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and thrive in a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Lead a passionate team and make a real impact in facilities management.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in facilities management with strong leadership and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 37500 - 37500 £ per year.
Job Description
Area Facilities Manager - North Midlands Location : North Midlands (home base in Derby due to location of sites within the remit)Salary : Up to £37,500 per annum (DOE) plus Company Car/Allowance About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Area Facilities Manager to join our 14forty team, managing a national facilities management contract with a strong Security focus, while also overseeing other soft FM services including cleaning and catering.
As the primary point of contact for onsite teams, you will work collaboratively with the client's central security function and site managers, ensuring exceptional operational delivery across your region.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive compliance, service excellence, and continuous improvement in line with contractual Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
Key Responsibilities Manage and oversee the day-to-day delivery of soft FM services including security, cleaning, and catering.
Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements, industry regulations, and Health & Safety legislation.
Keep all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Assignment Instructions (AIs) up to date in line with ACS and client requirements.
Lead, motivate, and support onsite teams, ensuring high standards of service and operational excellence.
Work collaboratively with the client Security Team, Site Managers, and client representatives to deliver accurate monthly performance and KPI reports.
Manage the recruitment, training, and performance of all team members in line with company policies.
Conduct regular site inspections and audits, ensuring documentation, processes, and service levels meet or exceed contractual obligations.
Oversee sub-contractor performance, ensuring full compliance with company and client standards.
Identify opportunities for innovation and environmental improvements across service delivery.
Maintain strong budgetary control, working with the Regional Facilities Manager to ensure costs remain within forecast.
Promote and enforce a strong Health, Safety and Environmental culture across all sites.
About You You're a confident, people-focused manager with a proven background in facilities management.
You take pride in building strong client relationships, motivating teams, and maintaining exceptional service standards.
Essential: Minimum 2 years' experience at middle management level managing security services.
Minimum 1 year's experience managing other soft services (cleaning, catering, etc.).
Strong knowledge of HR processes, including recruitment, absence management, and disciplinary procedures.
Proven ability to manage sub-contractors and ensure compliance with SLA/KPI requirements.
Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills.
Valid SIA Licence and Full UK Driving Licence.
Willingness to travel within the geographical area of responsibility 5 days a week.
Desirable: IOSH Working Safely qualification.
BICSc Level 1 or 2 accreditation.
Job
Reference: com/2906/90506001/52773247/SU #14Forty Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.
We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.
We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!TPBN1_UKTJ
Regional Facilities Manager - Home Based employer: Compass Uk & Ireland
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