Charity Facilities Manager in City of London

An exceptional opportunity awaits an experienced and commercially astute Facilities professional to take ownership of the operational environment across a portfolio of premium fitness studios. The successful candidate will combine technical excellence with commercial awareness, ensuring every studio operates to the highest standards – visually, operationally, and compliantly. Reporting into senior leadership, the Facilities Manager will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, capital projects, compliance, contractor management, and cost control, ensuring that every site delivers a first-class member experience while safeguarding the business’s long-term assets. Leave: 25 Days per annum (plus bank holidays). All travel paid in Zones 1 + 2 Facilities Management & Operational Excellence Lead contractor and supplier relationships, ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective service delivery. Establish and track facilities KPIs, including response times, cost efficiency, and preventative maintenance ratios. Capital Projects & Development Support new site openings, refurbishments, and facility upgrades from concept through to completion. Contribute to CAPEX planning, forecasting, and investment prioritisation. Provide technical insight on layouts, mechanical systems, and infrastructure improvements. Maintain robust documentation across property projects, warranties, and compliance certifications. Liaise with landlords, agents, and local authorities to ensure smooth project delivery and regulatory compliance. Financial & Risk Management Build and manage annual facilities and CAPEX budgets with strong financial discipline. Deliver measurable cost efficiencies through negotiation, preventative planning, and supplier optimisation. Maintain visibility across facilities-related risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies. Balance short-term operational needs with long-term asset protection and growth strategy. Strategic & Brand Environment Development Advise on sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmentally responsible development opportunities. Ensure all facilities investments align with long-term brand standards and growth ambitions. Lead and develop the facilities function to ensure alignment between reactive maintenance and capital works. Consistent compliance and risk management across all locations A strategic and detail-driven facilities leader who thrives in premium, multi-site environments. Commercially astute, with a strong understanding of balancing cost, risk, and quality. Proven multi-site facilities or estates leadership experience within fitness, leisure, retail, or hospitality. Strong technical understanding of building compliance, maintenance systems, and construction project management. Demonstrated experience managing contractors, suppliers, and external consultants. Financial literacy with experience managing both OPEX and CAPEX budgets. Experience supporting refurbishments, new site openings, or property development projects. This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role that directly shapes the physical experience of a high-performing fitness brand. For someone who takes pride in operational excellence and wants to influence both day-to-day performance and long-term growth, this is a career-defining move.