Position: Facilities Manager
Location: Remote with travel across all six sites
Salary: £35k - £40k (based on experience) plus discretionary bonus
Hours: 37.5 per week
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Please note - A full Clean UK Driving Licence is required for you to be considered for this position.
Are you an experienced facilities professional with a passion for maintaining and developing beautiful, natural spaces? Do you excel in a role where you can oversee multiple sites, ensure safety and compliance, and drive operational excellence? Chappell Enterprises UK is recruiting on behalf of our client, a unique organisation dedicated to creating serene Living Memorial Parks. They are seeking a dedicated and proactive Facilities Manager to join their team.
About Our Client:
Our client is committed to providing beautiful, natural spaces in British woodlands and landscapes that help people come to terms with death and gain support to live well after loss. They foster meaningful partnerships with key accounts, including funeral directors and community organisations, to enhance both consumer and customer experiences at their parks.
About the Role:
As a Facilities Manager, you will manage, maintain, and develop all aspects of the Group's built infrastructure and facilities across all sites. You will work alongside Grounds Managers and report to the Grounds Manager, focusing on maintenance, compliance, and development of built assets and operational systems.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee the maintenance, repair, and improvement of all built infrastructure across all parks.
• Develop and manage planned maintenance schedules for buildings, utilities, and associated systems.
• Ensure effective delivery of core facilities services including maintenance, cleaning, waste management, and security.
• Lead on the implementation and continuous improvement of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Manage procurement, replacement cycles, and maintenance schedules for plant, machinery, and tools.
• Support planning and delivery of development and improvement projects across all sites.
Requirements:
Essential:
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience of facilities management, building maintenance, and health and safety.
• Proven experience managing multiple sites and coordinating diverse operational needs.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Proven experience in contractor management and procurement.
• Full, clean UK driving licence.
• Competence in Microsoft Office and digital reporting systems.
Desirable:
• Experience managing health and safety documentation, audits, and risk assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Understanding of statutory compliance requirements across facilities, infrastructure, and fleet.
Why Join our Client?
• Supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
• Exceptional holiday entitlement of 33 days inclusive of bank holidays.
• Enhanced pension scheme with 6% employer and 3% employee contributions.
• Life assurance and employee assistance programme.
• Employee healthcare plan and company sick pay.
• Bicycle to work scheme and free parking on site.
• Annual flu jab voucher and a day off for your birthday.
• Discounts at retailers and home and tech scheme.
To Apply
If you are a proactive leader with a passion for delivering outstanding projects, we want to hear from you! Join Chappell Enterprises UK in supporting our client's mission to deliver exceptional outdoor environments!
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Chappell Enterprises UK is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and are a Disability Confident Employer, offering interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
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