At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage facilities operations at a world-class cricket venue and ensure everything runs smoothly.
- Company: Join Lancashire Cricket, a historic and prestigious sports organisation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, enhanced leave, and a supportive workplace culture.
- Other info: Opportunities for personal development and community involvement.
- Why this job: Be part of an exciting environment where no two days are the same!
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester, M16 0PX
Salary: Competitive
Employment Type: Full-Time, 40 hours per week (Maternity Cover)
About Us
Lancashire Cricket was formed in 1864 and is one of eighteen first‑class counties within the domestic structure of England and Wales. Driven by our values, we are here to win, inspire play and make memories with the vision of being the best place to enjoy cricket in the world. Emirates Old Trafford, home of Lancashire Cricket, is an award‑winning world‑class stadium and venue.
The Opportunity
The Facilities Manager is responsible for the planning, delivery, and continuous improvement of all facilities operations across Emirates Old Trafford, including the cricket stadium, conference & event spaces, Hilton Garden Inn hotel, training facilities, hospitality suites, and surrounding grounds. The role ensures the venue remains safe, compliant, operationally efficient, and event‑ready at all times, including support at our secondary site at Farington Cricket Ground.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Managing planned preventative maintenance across the estate, working with external contractors and the in‑house team to ensure works are completed and recorded properly.
- Overseeing the operation and maintenance of key stadium systems, including floodlighting, scoreboards, PA systems, HVAC, M&E plant, BMS, water systems and bowl infrastructure.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant UK legislation and standards, including electrical, gas, LOLER, PUWER, legionella, asbestos, fire safety, F‑Gas and emergency lighting requirements.
- Coordinating jobs, repairs, contractor activity and emergency maintenance through the CAFM system.
- Making sure the venue and its facilities are maintained safely, reliably and efficiently for a wide range of events and day‑to‑day operations.
- Managing, supporting and developing the Facilities team to help deliver departmental and club objectives.
- Supporting utility, energy and sustainability management, including initiatives that improve efficiency across the estate.
- Assisting with cost management, budgets, purchase orders, invoices, reports, trackers and other facilities administration.
- Supporting major event setup and delivery across Emirates Old Trafford, Farington Cricket Ground and outgrounds, including occasional unsociable hours to meet business needs.
What You’ll Bring
- Experience in facilities management within a sports, leisure, entertainment or similarly complex venue environment.
- Good working knowledge of PPM systems, CAFM software, BMS systems and asset management.
- Strong understanding of facilities compliance requirements and health and safety standards.
- A calm, decisive and solutions‑focused approach, particularly during live events or high‑pressure situations.
- Confidence working collaboratively with senior stakeholders, governing bodies, contractors and event partners.
- Strong IT skills, including Excel, Office 365, BMS and CAFM systems; purchase ordering software experience would be beneficial.
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and respond to competing demands.
- Experience managing, supporting and developing team members.
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification would be desirable.
What We Offer
- Enhanced pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme
- Health Cash Plan covering everyday healthcare costs (including optical and dental)
- Confidential on‑site counsellor
- Enhanced annual leave, increasing with length of service
- Annual leave purchasing scheme
- Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working and TOIL (where role requirements allow)
- Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity pay
- Additional paid leave including birthday leave, grandparent leave, pet adoption leave, and moving house leave
- One paid volunteer day each year
- Up to five personal development days annually
- Career break opportunities (subject to eligibility)
- Two Lancashire Cricket Club memberships
- Staff discounts across on‑site retail, the Club shop, Caffè Nero and Hilton Garden Inn
- Regular team events and colleague recognition awards
Safeguarding Statement
Lancashire Cricket Club is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We expect all colleagues to share this commitment and to support a culture where safeguarding is everyone’s responsibility.
Equal Opportunities
Lancashire Cricket is an equal opportunities organisation, and we are committed to providing new opportunities and striving for greater diversity. We welcome applications from all ages and backgrounds.
Facilities Manager (Maternity Cover) in Trafford employer: Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire Cricket Club
At Lancashire Cricket, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises employee wellbeing and development. Located at the iconic Emirates Old Trafford, our Facilities Manager role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a world-class venue, with benefits such as enhanced annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and a commitment to personal growth through dedicated development days. Join us in creating memorable experiences while enjoying a vibrant team culture and numerous perks, including staff discounts and club memberships.
Contact Details:
Emirates Old Trafford, Lancashire Cricket Club Recruitment Team
