Facilities Manager

Job Title: Facilities Manager
Hours: 35 hours, Full time
Location: Finsbury Park, London N4
Salary: £52,240 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Our client is seeking a proactive and experienced Facilities Manager to take ownership of the day-to-day operations of their London office, supporting approximately 90 colleagues while ensuring an excellent experience for visitors. This pivotal role is responsible for maintaining a safe, compliant, efficient, and productive workplace environment.

As this is a brand-new position at this organisation they are looking for someone who can quickly get up to speed, assess the current facilities management approach, and develop a robust forward looking strategy that reflects best practice for an organisation of their size. The successful candidate will lead on building safety compliance, workplace adjustments, maintenance, contractor management, sustainability initiatives, and continuous improvement of office standards.

You will also play a key role in designing and delivering an office improvement programme aimed at modernising and refreshing the workspace-creating a welcoming, energising, and professional environment for colleagues, residents, and visitors.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a solutions focused, can-do attitude, who thrives under pressure and takes pride in ensuring the office environment is safe, well managed, and aligned with this organisation's values.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the general upkeep and maintenance of the office premises, ensuring all systems (HVAC, lighting, plumbing, etc.) operate effectively.
• Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules as well as reactive repairs.
• Liaise with external contractors and service providers to ensure high-quality and cost-effective service delivery.
• Collate, analyse, and present monthly reports, including key performance indicator (KPI) information.
• Ensure adherence to the organisation's health and safety policies and procedures, acting as a key member of the organisation's Health & Safety Forum.

They are looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in facilities management, ideally within a similar organisational setting.
• Qualified with a relevant facilities management certification.
• Confident in managing contractors, service contracts, and supplier relationships.
• Able to prioritise a varied workload and respond calmly and efficiently to urgent issues.
• Skilled in building strong working relationships across all levels of the organisation.

About the EMployer

Our client is a community and neighbourhood based housing organisation, managing and developing quality affordable housing for people in North and East London, and building homes in Hackney, Islington, and Waltham Forest.

They are ambitious: Their vision is to co-create homes and communities where everyone can flourish so that "if people could choose, they'd choose this organisation ". Co-creation is central to this vision.

They believe that for people to flourish, they need not only to have safety, security, and a sense of belonging, but they also need to be able to contribute to and shape their environment. They believe that for everyone, including residents, and staff.

Why work with this Housing Association?

They offer a brilliant mix of benefits to support your wellbeing, growth, and work-life balance:

• Generous Leave: 29 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 31 after five years. Includes office closure over Christmas.
• Pension Perks: Salary sacrifice scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Financial Support: Access to ethical financial services and home contents insurance via London Credit Union.
• Health & Wellbeing: Health cash plan, virtual GP, physio, gym discounts, cycle to work, eye care vouchers, and more.
• Professional Development: Personal Development Plans, study support, loans, and their Management Academy.
• Recognition & Community: Quarterly staff awards, regular team meetups, and a culture of celebrating success.
• The organisation's EDI Council helps shape an inclusive workplace where every voice matters.
• Extra Goodies: Season ticket loans (interest-free) and support for professional subscriptions.

Deadline: 9am, Monday 30 March 2026
Interview: To be confirmed

Interested?

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Commitment to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Our client believes everyone deserves to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity. They are proud to reflect the rich diversity of the communities they serve and they expect the same inclusive values from everyone they work with.

No agencies please.