Operations & Facilities Manager in Brighton

Location: Plus X Innovation Brighton (not hybrid, requires presence in hub)
Salary Range : £38,000 – £45,000 per annum

Plus X Innovation creates innovation communities for the pioneers of tomorrow. Through our flexible workspaces, prototyping facilities, and innovation programmes, we support startups, scaleups and corporates to unlock growth and collaboration.

At Plus X Innovation Brighton, we aim to foster community, creativity and innovation for all.

About the Role

As Operations and Facilities Manager, you will take ownership of the day-to-day operation, safety, and presentation of the Plus X Innovation Brighton hub. This is a hands-on role responsible for ensuring the building is fully operational, well maintained, compliant, and delivers a high-quality experience for members and teams.

You will oversee facilities services, maintenance programmes, contractor performance, and compliance requirements, working closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth and efficient site operations.

This role is focused on maintaining a safe, compliant, and well-managed environment while supporting continuous improvement of the building and member experience.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a proactive and highly organised Operations and Facilities Manager with strong experience in building operations, contractor management, and health and safety compliance. You will be confident overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPMs), statutory compliance, reactive maintenance, and external service providers, ensuring the building operates safely, efficiently, and to a consistently high standard.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience in facilities, operations, or building management within a commercial, coworking, hospitality, or serviced office environment
• Strong knowledge of health & safety, fire safety, statutory compliance, and building maintenance
• Experience managing contractors, PPM schedules, reactive maintenance, and facilities budgets
• Confidence using operational systems such as Atlas (or similar facilities management platforms)
• Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving ability
• IOSH, NEBOSH, or equivalent health & safety qualifications (desirable)