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Facilities Manager


Company : ISS Facility Services UK


Location : Durham, England


Created : 2026-03-01


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Facilities Manager (Hard & Soft)Permanent, Full TimeISS Facilities is recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager to join our team supporting a high-profile government contract.As Facilities Manager, you will take full ownership of service delivery across your allocated regional sites. Managing both hard and soft FM services, you will ensure performance, compliance, and value for money while maintaining strong client relationships within a complex and highly regulated environment. You will act as the key interface between the client and operational teams, ensuring we consistently demonstrate high standards, transparency, and compliance.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee hard and soft FM service delivery across multiple sitesManage client relationships and proactively resolve service issuesEnsure full compliance with statutory requirements and SFG20 maintenance standardsManage site-based teams including supervisors, engineers, and cleaners (where applicable)Oversee subcontractor performance, compliance, and service qualityEnsure accurate reporting and CAFM system (Maximo) updatesMonitor KPIs, SLAs, and performance metricsEnsure all health 'safety standards are met, including safe systems of workMaintain full ownership of operational performance across your portfolioAbout YouProven experience in a Facilities Management roleStrong understanding of both hard and soft FM servicesExperience managing client expectations in a complex contract environmentPrevious people management / line management experienceIOSH Managing Safely qualificationUnderstanding of statutory compliance requirementsWorking towards Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Facilities ManagementThis is an opportunity to manage a prestigious government contract, operating within a structured, high-expectation environment where professionalism and service excellence are critical.If you are an experienced Facilities Manager ready to take ownership of a regional portfolio and be the face of service delivery, we would love to hear from you.The CompanyISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #ISSGreatPeople #ISSTalent #PeopleMakePlaceISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.