Facilities Manager in Cardiff

About Veriforce

At Veriforce, we help companies in high-risk industries keep their people, worksites, and supply chains safe and compliant. As a global leader in contractor and supply chain risk management, our SaaS platform simplifies contractor onboarding, credentialing, and compliance while providing powerful analytics and insights. Beyond software, we offer expert support, training, and consulting so our clients can operate with confidence. Together, we’re making workplaces safer every day.

Department: Finance

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: Cardiff, UK

Facilities Manager – Role Overview

We’re looking for a proactive Facilities Manager to ensure our workplaces are safe, compliant, and running smoothly. You’ll take ownership of building maintenance, manage suppliers and contractors, and act as the main point of contact for all facilities-related matters. Working closely with internal teams, landlords, and health & safety representatives, you’ll help create an environment that supports both our people and business operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day operations of the office facilities to ensure a safe, clean, and efficient working environment.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and coordinate reactive maintenance works.
• Obtain quotes for maintenance, repairs, and facilities works, ensuring best value and cost approval before proceeding with jobs.
• Manage day‑to‑day relationships with external contractors and service providers.
• Ensure compliance with all UK health and safety legislation, building regulations, and statutory inspections.
• Manage health and safety processes (e.g., risk assessments, fire safety, first aid, workplace inspections).
• Review, assess, and approve contractor Risk Assessment and Method Statements (RAMS) to ensure works are carried out safely, in compliance with health and safety legislation, and in line with company policies and site procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience in building or workplace management, supervising staff and managing contractor and supplier relationships.
• Strong understanding of UK health and safety legislation, including reviewing RAMS and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Experience overseeing planned and reactive maintenance, managing SLAs, and controlling costs.
• Highly organised, able to manage multiple priorities, and confident communicating with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong IT skills (including Microsoft Office) and a proactive, flexible approach.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or working towards) preferred.

Benefits

• Hybrid workplace policy – work from the office 3 days per week.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Generous annual leave.
• Healthcare plan.
• Annual Giving Day – an extra day to give back to yourself or your community.
• Cycle-to-work scheme.
• Pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Life assurance – 3× base salary.
• Rewards program – access to discounts and cashback.
• LinkedIn Learning license for upskilling & development.

Our Commitment

We are proudly an equal‑opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring that no candidate is discriminated against because of gender identity and expression, race, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, colour, region, creed, national origin, or sex. We are dedicated to growing a diverse team while continuing to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe and empowered to be themselves.

What You Can Expect If You Apply

A response to your application within 15 working days. An interview process consisting of:

• An initial discovery call with the recruiter.
• A first‑stage interview via Microsoft Teams.
• Additional interview (likely face‑to‑face) with the stakeholders you’ll be working with closely in the role.