Facilities Manager in Exeter

As an integral part of our dynamic team, you will play a crucial role in upholding our organisation's commitment to sustainability. Regardless of your specific role in Finance, marketing, HR, procurement, or any other department, we expect all employees to actively embrace and adhere to our sustainability policies. Your dedication to environmentally conscious practices, resource efficiency, and ethical considerations will contribute to our collective efforts in fostering a responsible and sustainable workplace.

Exeter City Football Club seeks to ensure the safety, safeguarding and wellbeing of all children, young people and adults at risk who engage in its activities. We are seeking an experienced and reliable part-time (30 hours per week) Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance, safety, and smooth operation of our premises. The successful candidate will need to ensure that both facilities remain safe, well-maintained and compliant with all relevant regulations while supporting the operational needs of the business.

Who are we? Exeter City Football Club is a special club with over 20 years of Supporters’ Trust ownership, something we are very proud of. Our ownership model places our supporters and community engagement at the forefront of everything we do and we are proud to have a special place in the heart of the community. Trust ownership is reflected in our commitment to balancing on-field success with long-term sustainability and we have a remarkable track record of nurturing talent through our Academy, promoting players to the first team, and maximising their performance.

In addition to the success of our Academy and men’s team, Exeter City Women successfully transitioned into being fully managed by the Club in 2024 and were promoted to the third tier of women’s football in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division in 2024.

Culture: We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce with a broad range of skills, diversity of experiences and perspectives and we embrace the creativity and innovation this brings. We pride ourselves on having an inclusive culture and a workplace that brings opportunity, development and growth. We embrace a culture of accountability where we set clear expectations and goals, open lines of communication and strong leadership.

Role: As Facilities Manager you will be responsible for managing facilities across St James Park and The Cliff Hill Training Ground and be the main point of contact for all faults and maintenance issues. You will be responsible for planning programme of works, developing reporting processes, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and ensuring all paperwork is in place for audits and review purposes. You will also be accountable for fleet management and support the pitches team with administrative tasks as needed.

Applicants must have previous experience in facilities management or building operations and the successful candidate must have good knowledge of health and safety regulations. Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills are essential and an ability to manage contractors, casual workers & volunteers. As the Facilities Manager you must be able to review, allocate and or lead on tasks effectively and have basic IT skills for reporting and record keeping.

We welcome applications from candidates with proven experience in a similar role and a hands-on management style with a proactive approach and strong problem-solving and organisational skills. Candidates will need to have an ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment and experience in reviewing and improving operational processes. Building professional working relationships with colleagues, driving standards and educating individuals on creating a safe, functional and pleasant environment where everyone takes accountability is key to this role's success.

This is a part-time role, 30 hours a week inclusive of matchdays. If you wish to apply for this position please follow the link and apply via our HR platform, People HR. Only completed applications that are submitted via People HR will be accepted. Any applications after the closing date will not be accepted. The closing date is 30th June 2026. All candidates will require a DBS Check and must be able to prove their eligibility to work within the UK. ECFC is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and employees to share this commitment.