Facilities Manager in Cambridge

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role:

Days of Working: Fundamentally Monday to Friday but out of hours working required and also rotational duty manager roster. Are you ready to lead a dynamic team and ensure the smooth operation of our facilities? Join OCS as a Facilities Manager and be part of a company that values your leadership and professional growth. If you are dedicated to maintaining high standards and ensuring efficient service delivery, apply now and join us in making a difference!

Working as part of the Operations team, the Facilities Manager will be responsible for overseeing operational aspects and for implementing and maintaining the Company’s policies and procedures within your scope of responsibility. To lead a team of employees to provide a fully integrated service to the contract, managing all operational teams employed to ensure efficient and effective service provision in line with agreed budgets and service specifications. Monitor and report on the quality and financial performance of the services within the scope of the contract, to include innovation in service delivery. Aim to continuously improve the service delivery to the client.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
• Via your leadership team, manage and supervise a diverse team, including caterers, cleaners, security officers, porters and front-of-house colleagues.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for food preparation, service, and facility maintenance to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Conduct regular site audits, address any issues promptly, and ensure a clean and organised working environment.
• Manage service contracts and vendor relationships.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• NEBOSH/IOSH Certificate would be desirable.
• Certification of Legionella Legislation / Responsible person.
• Membership, appropriate trade qualifications and recognition.
• IT Literate, MS Office/competent in the use of Excel, PowerPoint.
• Will have a background relevant experience to effectively deliver the role.

Why join OCS?

• OCS are ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting our commitment to creating a workplace where our colleagues feel supported and valued.
• We are passionate about developing our people. Through the OCS Academy, you’ll have access to learning opportunities that support your personal development and career progression.
• With the Hapi app, you can access a wide range of discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.