Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

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Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, office-based
Salary: up to £50,000 DOE

About the Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the strategic management, maintenance, development, and compliance of a diverse estate portfolio. This senior leadership role is ideal for a facilities, property, or estates professional who thrives in a complex, multi-site environment and has a proven track record of delivering capital projects, managing maintenance operations, and leading high-performing teams.
The Role Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, you will take ownership of all property, infrastructure, maintenance, and capital development activities across a varied estate including accommodation, commercial properties, hospitality venues, wellness facilities, and outdoor assets.
You will ensure all buildings and facilities remain safe, compliant, well-maintained, and aligned with business objectives, while delivering an exceptional experience for guests, tenants, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Estate Development & Capital Projects Lead the planning and delivery of capital projects

Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources

Coordinate architects, consultants, contractors, and project teams

Oversee project delivery to scope, budget, and schedule

Support funding and grant application processes

Facilities & Asset Management Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes

Implement and oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules

Develop and maintain asset registers and lifecycle plans

Ensure high standards across all guest-facing and operational areas

Drive continuous improvement in estate presentation and functionality

Health, Safety & Compliance Ensure compliance with all relevant UK legislation and regulations

Manage contractor compliance, risk assessments, and safe systems of work

Oversee statutory inspections and certifications

Maintain site security systems including CCTV, alarms, and access control

Support incident investigations and reporting

Operations & Stakeholder Management Coordinate maintenance activities within a live operational environment

Work closely with hospitality, operations, and commercial teams

Communicate project timelines and impacts effectively to stakeholders

Balance the needs of guests, tenants, and commercial operations

Sustainability & Environmental Management Lead energy efficiency and environmental improvement initiatives

Support renewable energy and carbon reduction projects

Identify opportunities for waste reduction and sustainability improvements

Financial Management Manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets

Monitor project costs and financial performance

Identify efficiencies while maintaining quality and compliance

Support long-term investment and asset planning

Leadership Lead, develop, and motivate in-house teams and contractors

Manage performance, accountability, and procurement processes

Foster a proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused culture

About You:
Essential Significant experience within facilities, estates, property, or project management

Strong background in maintenance and facilities operations

Experience delivering capital projects in complex environments xwzovoh

Proven leadership and budget management experience

Sound knowledge of UK health & safety legislation

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

Qualification in Property Management, Construction, Facilities Management, or Project Management

Experience within hospitality, leisure, heritage, or mixed-use estates

Experience with CAFM systems

Knowledge of sustainability and renewable energy initiatives

Experience managing planning applications and regulatory approvals

Benefits 30 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Annual discretionary bonus

Employee wellbeing programme

Subsidised meals

Staff discounts on events, services, and stays

Opportunity to work within a unique and diverse estate environment

Apply Now If you are an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a senior leadership role with responsibility for a diverse estate portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today for a confidential discussion.