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 opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by overseeing critical facilities management and leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in facilities management and strong knowledge of health and safety legislation.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 50000 £ per year.
Facilities / Premises Manager Haywards Heath - with free parking available onsite. Due to rural workplace location your own transport is essential. Full time 6 month contract role, which could extend or be made permanent - Mon-Fri. Salary 50000 full time equivalent (25000 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.
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 involves providing strategic and operational leadership across all estate and facilities functions, overseeing compliance, projects, contractors and on‑site teams. Duties will include:
- 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 Manager employer: First Recruitment Services
Join a dynamic organisation as a Premises Manager in the picturesque rural setting near Haywards Heath, where your contributions will directly impact the safety and efficiency of our estate. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, free lunches, and a robust pension scheme, alongside opportunities for professional growth and the potential for contract extension or permanent placement. With a focus on compliance and sustainability, this role offers a meaningful chance to lead and innovate within a dedicated team.
Contact Details:
First Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
