Facilities Manager in Poole

Salary: £44,586 - £52,454 (dependent on experience)

Contract type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time

Additional information: 40 hours per week standard working pattern is 8 to 5, Monday to Friday, but can also involve earlier starts, later finishes, and occasional weekend commitments as needed for the role.

Location: Poole, Dorset, England

Location description: Poole based with regular travel to the Isle of Wight. Occasional travel to sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland will also be required.

Closing Date: 17-02-2026

Reference: 20644

About us: Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue. We are looking for a Facilities Manager to join our Engineering and Supply department in Poole to provide specialist Facilities Management expertise in order that a safe, compliant working environment with appropriate facilities for staff, visitors and volunteers is provided at the Major Sites.

Some of the benefits:

• Salary £44,586 to £52,454 (dependent on experience)
• 26 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan

Your Role: As a Facilities Manager, you will be tasked with focusing on the following areas:

• Ensure RNLI Health and Safety policies and standards are fulfilled. Work safely, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of yourself, direct reports, colleagues, customers, contractors and visitors.
• Manage a wide range of specialist Facilities services and contractors providing hard and soft services.
• Manage a delegated budget of approx. £2m and assist the Senior Facilities Manager with preparing annual budget packages and completing monthly financial performance reports.
• Manage technical Facilities projects, buildings, plant, and equipment alterations/refurbishments to meet the business's occupational demands.
• Fulfil the role of an Authorised/Appointed Person for critical safety areas such as Confined Spaces, Legionella, Electrical, etc.
• Manage the Facilities Coordinators and administration support function for the department.
• Provide proactive support to the Senior Facilities Manager in the delivery of facilities services, contributing to the effective operation and maintenance of the organisations infrastructure.

About You: We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager who is also committed to ongoing professional growth. The successful candidate will excel in a dynamic service environment, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently while delivering a diverse portfolio of projects. They will be capable of working effectively at all levels of the organisation, including engaging with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT). A pragmatic and positive outlook is essential, together with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners.

To be considered as the Facilities Manager, you will need:

• Significant experience in Facilities Management.
• HND or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering (electrical/mechanical) or Building Surveying or equivalent experience. Managing technical building services, fabric refurbishments and manufacturing process projects.
• CAFM/IWMS experience.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
• Proficient operator of Microsoft Office systems.

So, if you feel you have the right skills and experience for the role, please apply via the button shown.

Safeguarding: The RNLI is committed to safeguarding, protecting a person's health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role.

Diversity at the RNLI: Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable) and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.