Facilities Manager - Manchester

The Bank’s Manchester premises, at Barbirolli Square, houses both UK function departments and some branch departments, including key critical infrastructure that supports the growing branch network. This role is vitally important to ensure the efficient operation of these departments. The role involves co‑ordinating, directing and managing all facilities management activity across BSQ.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage a team providing office facilities management support which includes reception and meeting room facilities, security and access control and post room functions.
• Maintain a good working knowledge and understanding of the various areas of support provided by team members.
• Coordinate/liaise with landlord’s maintenance, reception and security teams.
• Coordinate the maintenance of critical power systems, communicating any issues with relevant parties in a timely fashion.
• Maintain a good working knowledge of various areas of Commercial Property/Facilities Management laws and regulations applicable to the Bank.
• Maintain a good working relationship with Senior Management, UK Dept Head and other Central Depts based in the Manchester premises.
• Maintain a good understanding and application of Health & Safety laws, policies and guidelines, advising staff/depts based at the premises accordingly; ensure H&S compliance is managed effectively throughout the building and records are available and up to date.
• UK Disaster Recovery Control Group Member with specific responsibility for procedures at the Manchester premises.
• Oversee facility refurbishment, renovations and office moves.

Ideal Candidate

• Relevant experience in Facilities Management.
• Essential: IOSH or equivalent qualification.
• Desirable: NEBOSH, MIWFM or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent customer service skills; as you will be working with the team to ensure the highest level of customer service in FM, front of house and guest services.

Company Information

Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long‑term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.

The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities. This is so that we are an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio‑economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Check our Handelsbanken website for further information. At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long term successful career with the Bank.

What is in it for you?

We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development. Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance. A market‑leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds).

Application next steps

Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.

How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email.

This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.