Facilities Management Manager in Exeter

We’re looking for an exceptional Facilities Management Manager to help us make a difference to our planet. The job may be suitable for hybrid working, which is where an employee works part of the week in the office and part of the week from home. This is a voluntary, non-contractual arrangement and the location advertised will be your contractual place of work. Our opportunity is full time, 37 hours per week, but we would also consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours per week. Our people are at the heart of what we do and we’ll do our best to agree a working pattern that works for everyone.

Your world of expertise At the Met Office, our Facilities Management team plays a vital role supporting the delivery of world-leading weather and climate services. As an FM Manager, you will lead the day-to-day delivery of facilities services across our estate—ensuring our buildings, people, and partners are supported by safe, efficient, and compliant environments. You will be part of the Property Management Group and report to the Senior FM Manager, working closely with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality FM services that align with our operational needs and sustainability goals.

• Lead and manage the delivery of hard and soft FM services across the Met Office estate, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Oversee supplier performance, managing contracts and service level agreements to ensure value for money and high-quality outcomes.
• Act as a key point of contact for FM-related queries, supporting internal teams and coordinating with external contractors.
• Support strategic planning, contributing to the development of FM policies, procedures, and long-term asset management plans.
• Manage budgets and reporting, ensuring accurate financial tracking and contributing to business cases for FM investment.
• Champion sustainability, identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact and improve energy efficiency across facilities.

Essential Criteria, skills and experience:

• Proven Facilities Management Experience – Demonstrable experience managing hard and soft FM services across multiple sites, with a strong track record of operational delivery.
• Leadership & Communication Skills – Ability to manage contractors and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Technical & Financial Competence – Proficiency in FM systems and reporting tools, with experience managing budgets, service contracts, and performance metrics.
• Values‑Driven Approach – Commitment to sustainability, collaboration, and continuous improvement—reflecting our values as a force for good.
• Relevant Qualifications – A solid understanding of compliance and statutory requirements backed up with either a professional qualification in FM or ongoing CPD record.

How to apply If you share our values, we’d love to hear from you! Click apply to begin your application. Please complete your career history and provide evidence against each of the essential criteria in the supporting statement questionnaire. We recommend candidates use the CARL method (Context, Action, Result and Learning) for presenting evidence of experience and skills. Closing date 20/11/2025 at 23:59 with first stage interviews commencing from 24/11/2025. You will hear from us once the closing date has passed.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact us at careers@metoffice.gov.uk. If you’re considering applying and need support to do so, please get in touch. You can request adjustments either within your application or by contacting us. Should you be offered an interview, please be aware there may be a selection exercise which could include a presentation, written test or a scenario-based activity. You can select in your application to be considered under the Disability Confident Scheme. To be invited to interview/assessment under this scheme, your application must meet the essential criteria for the role. We understand that great minds don’t always think alike and as an equal opportunities employer we welcome applications from those with all protected characteristics. We recruit on merit, fairness, and open competition in line with the Civil Service Code. We can only accept applications from those eligible to live and work in the UK - please refer to GOV.UK for information. We require Security clearance, for which you need to have resided in the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years to be eligible, 2 of these years must be immediately preceding the point of your application. You will need to achieve full security clearance within your first 6 months with us.