Job Description

Facilities Manager – Grounds & Cleaning

Location: Gloucestershire

Contract Length - Initial 6 Months

Salary: Competitive (dependent on experience)

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the delivery of grounds maintenance and cleaning services across a diverse property portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive operational leader with experience managing in-house teams, contractors, budgets and service delivery. You'll be responsible for ensuring high standards of safety, quality and customer service while driving performance and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities:

* Lead and develop grounds maintenance and cleaning teams.

* Plan, allocate and monitor operational workloads to meet service standards.

* Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation, risk assessments and safe systems of work.

* Manage budgets, resources, vehicles, equipment and contractor performance.

* Monitor KPIs, carry out inspections and implement service improvements.

* Build positive relationships with internal stakeholders and customers.

About you:

* Proven experience managing facilities, grounds maintenance or cleaning operations.

* Strong leadership and people management skills.

* Sound knowledge of health & safety legislation and operational compliance.

* Experience managing budgets, contractors and operational performance.

* Excellent communication and organisational skills.

* Full UK driving licence.

* IOSH/NEBOSH and relevant management or industry qualifications are advantageous