At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure the Kia Oval operates at peak performance, managing maintenance and improvement projects.
- Company: Join Surrey County Cricket Club, a prestigious venue in the heart of cricket.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, competitive salary, and a chance to work in a vibrant sports environment.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
- Why this job: Be part of an iconic venue and make a real impact on world-class events.
- Qualifications: Experience in facilities management and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Surrey County Cricket Club is one of the most iconic and successful clubs in world cricket.
Based at the Kia Oval, the Club is renowned for delivering elite sporting events, world-class hospitality experiences, and major international fixtures.
With cricket continuing to grow in popularity and the Kia Oval hosting a diverse calendar of sporting and commercial events, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in maintaining one of the UK's leading sports venues.
As Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the Kia Oval continues to operate to the highest standards, delivering a safe, efficient, and exceptional environment for players, staff, supporters, guests, and partners.
Reporting to the Head of Facilities & Development, you will oversee venue infrastructure, planned maintenance programmes, supplier relationships, refurbishment projects, and the day-to-day management of the maintenance team.
You will lead the delivery of planned preventative maintenance across the stadium, ensuring all facilities, systems, and infrastructure are maintained to the highest standard.
You will oversee key supplier and contractor relationships, ensuring service delivery, compliance, sustainability, and value for money across a range of specialist areas.
You will play a key role in venue improvement projects, managing refurbishments and renovations to ensure they are delivered on time, within budget, and with minimal disruption to operations.
You will act as the primary point of contact for facilities-related matters, working closely with stakeholders across the business to deliver excellent service and maintain the Kia Oval's reputation as a world-class venue.
Proven experience in facilities management, building services, venue operations, or a related environment.
Strong technical knowledge across building maintenance, engineering services, and infrastructure management.
Experience leading site-based teams and managing contractor relationships.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects within a fast-paced operational environment.
A proactive and solutions-focused approach with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
If you are passionate about facilities management and want to play a key role in the operation of one of the world's most iconic cricket venues, we'd love to hear from you.
The Executives in Sport Group are retained on behalf of Surrey County Cricket Club to appoint a Facilities Manager.
All direct applications and CV's will be forwarded to The Executives in Sport Group.
We ask that applicants complete our diversity monitoring form.
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Contact Details:
The Kia Oval - Surrey County Cricket Club Recruitment Team
