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Job Description

Senior Facilities Manager – Join Us at Places for London

Job Title: Senior Facilities Manager (Ref: 047681)
Organisation: Customer (Places for London)
Type: Full-Time, Permanent (TfL Contract)
Salary: Up to £70,000/year (depending on your experience)
Grade: Band 3
Location: London – Victoria Station House (Hybrid: 50% office, 50% home over 4 weeks)
Closing Date: Sunday, 16 March 2025, 11:59 PM

Hey, Ready to Make a Mark?

Picture this: working client-side for a growing commercial property crew with £1.5 billion in assets across London—and big dreams to double that income in the next decade. At Places for London, we’re not just managing buildings; we’re shaping a greener, more vibrant city alongside our partners, tenants, and team. Sound like your kind of gig? Come join us!

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Facilities Manager who’s full of drive and heart—someone who’s eager to make spaces safe, welcoming, and thriving for our tenants. You’ll oversee everything from maintenance to sustainability across our diverse portfolio, all while collaborating with a lively bunch of colleagues who care as much as you do.

Hybrid Note: You’ll split your time 50/50 between office/site and home over a month—flexible, yes, but we’ll tweak it based on what the business needs.

Overseas Friends: UK Skilled Worker Visa Sponsorship’s on the table—let’s chat about it during the process!

What You’ll Do

• Keep our properties safe and humming—think risk assessments, inspections, and quick fixes to keep health and safety on lock.

• Tackle reactive repairs and planned maintenance, working with our supply chain to scope smart, sustainable solutions that fit our ESG goals and budget.

• Shape our hard and soft services (like statutory compliance), teaming up with suppliers and our Commercial crew to nail the details.

• Build strong, friendly ties with partners, contractors, and suppliers to ensure top-notch service and value.

• Keep our CAFM system sharp—updating asset details and condition records so we’re always in the know.

• Help craft Service Charges with Property and Asset Managers that make sense for our leases and strategy.

• Set the bar high—monitor service levels, run audits, and nudge us toward better every day.

• Guide your team with care, setting goals and cheering them on to hit our shared targets.

• Jump in during emergencies with cool-headed smarts.

• Push sustainability and energy-saving tricks to hit our green goals.

The Portfolio You’ll Shape

We’ve got about 3,500 units—arches, shops, offices, homes, and more—pulling in £90M a year. It’s a mixed bag, and we’re pouring investment into making it even better—greener spaces, happier tenants, and growing income. You’ll play a big part in keeping it all running smoothly, cutting carbon, and boosting value.

Who You Are

Know-How:

• A relevant degree + RICS membership (or similar).
• NEBOSH Safety Management under your belt.

• Clued up on legal, financial, and procurement ins-and-outs.

• Deep understanding of building regs and compliance.

Skills:

• A self-starter who juggles tasks, meets deadlines, and keeps everyone in the loop.
• Practical and creative—solving problems fast with a smile.

• A people person—great at chatting, connecting, and building trust.

• Budget-savvy and a natural leader who inspires the team.

• Clear, concise writer—scopes and docs? No sweat.

Experience:

• Loads of facilities management wisdom—maintenance, trends, you name it.
• Ran projects that hit commercial and client goals spot-on.

• Briefed consultants and kept them on track.

• Managed multi-site commercial/residential estates with a service charge knack.

• Led teams with a customer-first vibe.

• Handy with property management software.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Pay: Up to £70,000, based on what you bring.

Perks:

Final salary pension.

Free TfL travel + 75% off National Rail (with an interest-free loan).

30 days’ leave + public holidays.

Discounted private healthcare (optional).

Cycle-to-work scheme, retail perks, and Eurostar deals.

How to Apply

Send us your CV and a two-page cover letter (PDF, no pics, please). Tell us how your skills, experience, and passion match this role—it’s your chance to shine! Applications close Sunday, 16 March 2025, 11:59 PM.

Our Promise

We’re all about equality, diversity, and inclusion—reflecting the city we serve. As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee interviews for disabled candidates who meet the essentials. Plus, our anonymizing software keeps it fair by stripping out CV/cover letter identifiers.

Ready to help us build a better London? Let’s make it happen—together.