Facilities Manager

This role plays a vital part in ensuring Candlelighters has the right physical environment and infrastructure to support its mission for families affected by childhood cancer.

Key responsibilities include ensuring the smooth day-to-day running and upkeep of all charity-owned and occupied buildings and spaces, maintaining health and safety compliance, managing building maintenance, coordinating with suppliers and contractors, and supporting premises-related projects and improvements.

The Facilities Manager will also play a key role in the reinvention of The Square - a major transformation project to create a sector leading family support centre that sets a new standard of care. This includes supporting refurbishment works, reconfigured layouts, new facilities, and the creation of a sustainable, inclusive and emotionally responsive environment for families, staff and visitors

Reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO), the role will also line manage the Caretaker and Housekeeper, ensuring the smooth and safe running of our physical spaces. A minimum of 2 years experience of line managing is required for this role.

The postholder will balance maintaining business-as-usual operations while supporting major improvement and refurbishment projects, ensuring minimal disruption to families and staff.

 

For more information on this role and what we're looking for, read our recruitment pack.