Facilities Manager
Facilities Manager
Cedars Retirement Village is seeking a skilled and dedicated Facilities Manager to oversee our property, grounds maintenance and housekeeping services, ensuring that our beautiful village remains a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for all residents, staff, and visitors.
In this hands-on role, you will work as part of the Village Management Team to uphold the highest standards of service delivery, compliance, and customer experience. You’ll lead a team of Estates Operatives and contractors to ensure our buildings, equipment, and grounds remain well-maintained and compliant, while creating a warm and supportive community where residents can truly thrive.
Key Responsibilities
Customer & Community Focus- Act as a trusted point of contact for residents, promoting a responsive and inclusive service culture
- Welcome new residents and guide them through facilities and maintenance processes
- Engage with the Residents’ Association and committees, actively listening and responding to feedback
- Promote value-added services that enhance the resident experience and generate revenue
- Manage and maintain the village’s buildings, mechanical and electrical systems, communal areas, and landscaped grounds
- Ensure the delivery of effective housekeeping and laundry services to high standards
- Lead planned preventative maintenance (PPM), procurement, and contractor management within budget
- Ensure effective use and maintenance of safety and communication systems (e.g., emergency calls, fire alarms)
- Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, including fire, legionella, water safety, and building regulations
- Conduct audits and risk assessments, and implement corrective actions
- Act as the village’s health and safety lead, embedding a safety-first culture across the team
- Recruit, train and lead a team of Estates Operatives and manage external contractors
- Plan staffing rotas and team meetings, monitor performance, and support career development
- Drive an inclusive and values-driven team environment, championing collaboration and continuous improvement
- Contribute to annual budgeting and cost control for estates-related services
- Maintain accurate records, oversee procurement, and track contractor performance
- Support timely preparation of homes for resale or rental to minimise voids and maximise value
The ideal candidate:
Essential:
- Level 2 or above qualification in Facilities Management or equivalent
- 3+ years’ experience managing estates, buildings or residential facilities (e.g. retirement community, hospital, school, housing estate)
- IOSH Managing Safely and Legionella awareness certification
- Practical knowledge of fire, water and building safety regulations
- Skilled in managing PPM programmes, budgets, and contractor relationships
- Strong IT and systems capability (Office 365 and facilities software platforms)
- Clear communicator with a people-first, solution-oriented approach
Desirable:
- NEBOSH or Fire Safety Level 2 certification
- Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical or building trades
- Medicash health plan (after 3 months)
- Birthday leave
- Pension scheme & life assurance
- Access to discounted gift cards and exclusive wellbeing perks
- A supportive, community-focused working environment
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Our Values
At Retirement Villages, our culture is shaped by values that we live every day: Age Well, Community, Keep Improving, Invest Wisely, Planet Positive, One Team
Ready to lead facilities with heart, purpose, and excellence? Join us at Cedars Retirement Village and make a meaningful impact in the lives of our residents.