Facilities Management Placement (12 months)

Location: Portsmouth, United Kingdom; willingness to travel within the UK is required as part of the placement.

Salary: £24,500 per year

Company

hirify.global Defence and Space delivers facilities management, real estate, and operational services supporting aerospace, defence, and space activities.

What you will do

• Support day-to-day facilities management and general services operations, including cleaning, catering, grounds maintenance, and people transportation.
• Contribute to office refurbishment, biodiversity and sustainability projects, catering quality, safety actions, employee initiatives, VIP events, and space management.
• Support supplier performance reviews and work with internal and external partners.
• Plan and take ownership of weekly and monthly activities.
• Manage and improve services and suppliers to support delivery on time, to the required quality and cost.
• Work with stakeholders across the business in a busy manufacturing-facility environment.

Requirements

• Must remain an undergraduate for the full 12-month placement.
• Currently studying towards a degree in Business, Project Management, Administration, Operations, or Finance.
• Demonstrated interest in project management.
• Ability to work independently when required.
• Strong communication skills, including effective communication in person and remotely.
• Willingness to travel within the UK; travel expenses are covered.

Nice to have

• Experience or interest in working collaboratively within a multinational environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Hands-on experience in facilities management and operations.
• Collaborative and active working environment with opportunities for professional development.
• 37-hour working week with flexible working hours.
• Hybrid working options may be available depending on the role.
• Half-day Fridays, subject to completing the required weekly hours.
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and a cover letter outlining motivation and suitability.
• Successful candidates undergo a BPSS check and may also require UK SC-level security clearance or Export Control clearance depending on the role.