Job Description
Are you an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong background in hard FM? A leading, well-established charitable organisation near Basingstoke is looking for a technically capable and proactive Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the safe, compliant, and efficient running of its buildings and infrastructure. Charity experience isn’t required, just the hard FM expertise and the drive to make a difference.
The Role
As Facilities Manager, you’ll oversee the maintenance, compliance, and performance of the organisation’s premises, with a clear focus on the building fabric and mechanical and electrical services. You’ll be the go-to person for all things premises related, managing planned and reactive maintenance, overseeing specialist contractors, and making sure statutory compliance is spot on. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll see the real impact of your work and be part of a purpose-driven organisation with a strong reputation.
Key Responsibilities
The Role
As Facilities Manager, you’ll oversee the maintenance, compliance, and performance of the organisation’s premises, with a clear focus on the building fabric and mechanical and electrical services. You’ll be the go-to person for all things premises related, managing planned and reactive maintenance, overseeing specialist contractors, and making sure statutory compliance is spot on. This is a varied, hands-on role where you’ll see the real impact of your work and be part of a purpose-driven organisation with a strong reputation.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing hard FM services across the organisation’s premises, including M&E, HVAC, fire systems, lifts, plumbing, and building fabric
- Overseeing planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance programmes, ensuring issues are resolved promptly and to a high standard
- Ensuring full statutory compliance, including fire safety, legionella, electrical and gas safety, asbestos management, and LOLER and PUWER requirements
- Sourcing, managing, and monitoring specialist contractors and suppliers, ensuring quality of service, compliance, and value for money
- Carrying out regular site inspections and risk assessments, maintaining accurate compliance records and documentation
- Managing facilities budgets, keeping a close eye on costs and identifying opportunities for savings
- Planning and overseeing minor works, refurbishments, and building improvement projects
- Managing emergency procedures and supporting business continuity planning
- Supporting and supervising facilities or maintenance team members where applicable
- Promoting sustainability and energy efficiency across the organisation’s sites
- Proven experience in a facilities management role with a strong hard FM background.
- Solid technical knowledge of building services, fire safety systems, and statutory compliance requirements
- Experience managing specialist contractors
- Good budgetary awareness and the ability to manage costs effectively
- IOSH, NEBOSH, or IWFM qualification is desirable, though not essential
- A practical, organised, and solutions-focused approach with the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication skills with the confidence to work with colleagues and external partners at all levels
- Charity or not-for-profit experience is not required, and candidates from any sector are welcome to apply
- Based within commuting distance of Basingstoke
- Salary up to £37,000 depending on experience
- The chance to work for a leading, well-established charitable organisation with a strong reputation
- A varied, hands-on role where your contribution makes a visible difference
- A supportive, values-driven working environment
- Genuine opportunities for career development and progression