Area Facilities Manager

At Fora, we re-imagining what the workplace can be. We create inspiring, design‑led spaces that blend hospitality, community, and wellbeing - so people can work productively, creatively, and happily. From our first London workspace over 20 years ago, we have grown to 60+ locations across the UK and Germany, supporting 30,000+ members and partnering with trailblazing brands like Ocado, The British Fashion Council, and Pangaia. Backed by The Office Group, Blackstone, and Brockton Capital, we are growing fast and pioneering conscious design, sustainable construction, and workspaces that empower people to work in their own unique way.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for a proactive and technically minded Assistant Facilities Manager (AFM) to support the delivery of hard services across our Workspaces. This is a hands‑on, mobile role where confident coordination and stakeholder management are essential. You will support the Senior Facilities Manager and Technical Services Lead as a key link between sites, contractors, and you will play an important part in improving service delivery, maintaining high operational standards, and helping us create the best possible workplace environments. This is an excellent opportunity for someone eager to learn, develop, and build a long‑term career in facilities management and building services.

Your day‑to‑day will include:

• Facilities & Compliance Support: Support the creation, monitoring, and improvement of facilities‑related policies and Health & Safety arrangements. Assist with the population and maintenance of essential site documentation. Act as a liaison between building teams, contractors, and the Senior Facilities Manager to ensure clear communication and timely issue resolution.
• Surveys, Audits & Standards: Conduct building surveys and audits to ensure compliance with government legislation and internal FM standards. Assist in tracking and managing contractor performance against agreed requirements.
• Health & Safety: Provide support to the Health & Safety Manager, including project assistance and helping manage risk assessment actions. Help ensure all sites maintain a safe and compliant environment for members and employees.
• Administration & Project Support: Carry out administrative tasks to support the wider FM function. Contribute to ad‑hoc project‑based work, including building services upgrades and operational improvements.

Why You’ll Love Working at Fora

• Be part of a forward‑thinking, design‑led workspace brand redefining how people work.
• Enjoy career development opportunities, training, and support to help you thrive.
• Work in a dynamic, people‑first environment where creativity and collaboration are celebrated.

Requirements

• RICS qualification or equivalent (desirable, but not essential).
• Strong knowledge of Hard Services & Facilities Management – including M&E, HVAC, compliance, and building operations.
• Experience working across multi‑site environments, with confidence managing varied building needs.
• Solid understanding of statutory compliance, including fire safety, water hygiene, electrical testing, and H&S regulations.
• Experience managing outsourced contractors, technical suppliers, and service partners.
• Proficiency in FM systems such as Elogs, Risk Manager, CAFM or similar platforms.
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills, with the ability to maintain logbooks, H&S folders, risk assessments, and FM records.
• Competence in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for reporting, tracking actions, and data analysis.
• Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills, able to liaise confidently across site teams and suppliers.
• Experience supporting audits, inspections, or KPI/performance reviews within an FM or technical services function.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset, with the ability to prioritise and handle multiple tasks across a diverse portfolio.
• Interest or experience in sustainability and energy‑efficiency initiatives, contributing to environmental improvements.

Benefits

• Work Your Way: Flexible working hours – because life doesn’t run 9 - 5.
• Time to Rest & Recharge: 28 days' annual leave. Your birthday off – celebrate you. Buy additional annual leave to create even more time for what matters.
• Wellbeing & Security: 5% matched pension scheme – supporting your future. Life assurance for peace of mind. Discounted gym membership to keep you feeling your best. Access to our gyms and selected wellness classes with Restore at Fora. Health cash plan – supporting day to day medical expenses. Mental wellbeing support – confidential in‑person or online therapy sessions.
• Smarter, Greener Commuting: Cycle to Work Scheme. Season Ticket Loan to make your journey easier and more affordable.
• Perks That Make You Smile: 25% off at Fora cafés – your morning coffee just got better. Two volunteering days yearly – a chance to support the causes you care about.