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Facilities Manager
Mid Level
Manchester, United Kingdom
in office
Full time
Job description
About the Role
Based at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, this permanent, full-time role helps create a safe, reliable and welcoming environment for everyone who uses the site. The postholder supports the Senior Facilities Manager in coordinating the day-to-day delivery of facilities services, with careful attention to compliance, safeguarding, inclusion and the experience of people using the site. The role sits within the Facilities team, which supports the safe and effective operation of the Etihad Stadium across a wide range of services and in collaboration with colleagues, contractors and partners.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Senior Facilities Manager in coordinating the day-to-day delivery of facilities services across the Etihad Stadium.
- Oversee activity across cleaning, waste and recycling, building maintenance, grounds maintenance, security and energy management.
- Carry out inspections, audits and performance measures, with practical follow-up, to help contractors meet agreed standards.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in the quality of facilities provision.
- Support site planning and facilities projects, ensuring work is well coordinated and meets operational needs.
- Build effective working relationships with partners, stakeholders and colleagues to understand their needs and provide suitable facilities solutions.
- Act as a site key holder and member of the emergency call-out team to help ensure the stadium remains available for safe and efficient operation.
- Help maintain a safe, secure and high-quality operational environment, with attention to compliance, safeguarding and inclusion.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Experience coordinating facilities management services such as cleaning, waste and recycling, logistics, building maintenance, grounds or estate management.
- Ability to monitor contractor performance through inspections, audits, agreed measures and practical improvement actions.
- A practical understanding of health and safety compliance and its application within an operational environment.
- Comfortable using facilities management software and standard digital tools to maintain records, complete administration and produce reports.
- Clear and effective communication skills, with the ability to build collaborative relationships and influence positive outcomes.
- Ability to organise priorities, work independently when needed and take part in site key-holder and emergency call-out arrangements.
- Employment is subject to the provision of proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
- All UK-based roles are subject to a DBS check upon commencing employment, at basic, standard or enhanced level depending on the job role and responsibilities.
Workplace
- Based at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester.
Benefits & Perks
- 26 days' annual leave plus a day off for your birthday.
- Private healthcare and dental cover.
- Annual discretionary bonus.
- Health Cash Plan.
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP support.
- Company pension and life assurance.
- Free on-site parking for Manchester-based employees.
- Complimentary breakfast and lunch.
- Access to a range of sports and leisure clubs.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Give As You Earn.
- Discounted match tickets.
The Application Process
Applications are submitted through the club's careers site, and candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. All applicants are screened, and only those selected for interview are contacted.
- Submit an application via the careers site.
- Initial screening of applications against the skills and experience required for the role.
- Candidates whose skills and experience appear to meet the needs of the role are contacted for interview.
- Reasonable adjustments or support can be requested at any point during the process.
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