Facilities Manager - Whiteley

14Forty

The Role

Overview

Manage soft services and oversee hard services, contracts, budgets, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • policy audits
  • compliance management
  • supplier management
  • team leadership
  • stakeholder liaison
  • budget management

Tasks

-Develop and implement policies, schedules, and quality audits to maintain consistently high standards. -Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, including health & safety, food hygiene, SIA regulations, and building maintenance standards. -Manage supplier contracts and monitor KPIs/SLAs, driving continuous improvement across all service lines. -Lead, manage, and develop the soft services teams, ensuring effective delivery across cleaning, catering, security, and reception operations. -Champion a culture of excellence, safety, and customer service across all soft and hard service functions. -Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders, responding to queries, feedback, and incidents in a timely and professional manner. -Effectively manage budgets, resources, and staffing, ensuring cost-efficiency without compromising quality. -Oversee third-party management of hard services, maintaining strong operational understanding to ensure service quality and compliance.

Requirements

  • problem solving
  • communication
  • leadership
  • m&e
  • budget management
  • people management

What You Bring

-Excellent organisational, problem-solving, and communication skills. -Flexible, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. -Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and supplier contracts. -Proven experience managing multiple services essential. -Experience managing catering services desirable. -Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams. -Demonstrated knowledge of M&E services and sub-contracted management are essential.

The Company

About 14Forty

-Founded with a vision to provide exceptional facilities management solutions across various sectors. -Delivers integrated services that cover everything from building management to energy services. -Known for tailoring solutions to fit specific sector needs, from healthcare to education and beyond. -Works on large-scale projects that require expert handling of complex facilities and infrastructure. -Has established itself as a leader in both technical expertise and customer service in the industry. -Typical projects include managing multi-site campuses, energy optimization programs, and large office facilities. -Strong presence in the industrial and commercial sectors, offering tailored services to meet evolving needs. -A trusted partner for businesses requiring both strategic planning and day-to-day facilities management.

Sector Specialisms

Energy & utilities

Corporate & professional services

Sports & events

Manufacturing & industrial

Warehouse & distribution