At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and manage facilities operations, ensuring safety and compliance across the estate.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation in a rural setting near Haywards Heath.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days holiday, free lunches, and a solid pension scheme.
- Other info: Potential for contract extension or permanent position with excellent career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on site management while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong knowledge of health and safety legislation required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Position: Facilities/Premises Manager
Salary: £50,000 full time equivalent (£25,000 for 6 month contract). The role length is likely to extend or be made into a permanent position. Benefits include, 25 days holiday per year (plus all UK bank holidays), free lunches along with a very good pension scheme.
Location: Haywards Heath, West Sussex
Hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30. Role based in Haywards Heath with free parking available onsite. Due to rural workplace location, your own transport is essential.
We are pleased to be assisting our client on a sole agency basis as they seek to recruit an experienced Premises / Facilities Manager to join their organisation based in a rural location close to Haywards Heath, on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is critical in ensuring a safe, compliant and high-performing estate.
The role – Premises / Facilities Manager:
- Strategic & Operational Leadership
- Lead the Estates & Facilities function across the site
- Develop and deliver estates strategies and long-term plans
- Advise senior leadership on facilities, compliance and health and safety matters
- Manage a small on-site facilities team and external contractors
- Facilities & Site Management
- Oversee maintenance, cleaning, security, grounds and utilities
- Ensure safe, efficient and compliant daily operations
- Manage site logistics, emergency planning and business continuity
- Compliance & Health & Safety
- Lead statutory compliance across all areas, including: fire safety, electrical testing, gas safety and asbestos, legionella and building safety compliance
- Maintain accurate compliance records
- Projects & Works
- Deliver facilities and estates projects including refurbishments and improvements
- Manage budgets, tenders, contractors and deadlines
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
- Procurement & Contractor Management
- Manage procurement processes and supplier relationships
- Oversee contractor performance and health and safety compliance
- Review RAMS and operate permit-to-work systems
- Financial & Sustainability Management
- Monitor budgets, costs and identify efficiencies
- Support sustainability initiatives and energy management
Experience, competencies and knowledge required:
- Proven Facilities / Estates Management experience
- Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
- Experience in regulated environments
- Skilled in managing contractors, compliance and projects
- Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
- NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
- Full UK Driving Licence
Premises/Facilities Manager (6 month contract could extend or be made permanent) in Haywards Heath employer: First Recruitment Services
Join a dynamic team as a Premises/Facilities Manager in the picturesque setting of Haywards Heath, where you will play a pivotal role in ensuring a safe and compliant estate. Enjoy a supportive work culture that values employee well-being with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, free lunches, and a robust pension scheme, all while having the opportunity for career growth within a rural environment that fosters both personal and professional development.
Contact Details:
First Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
