Office & Facilities Manager

TL;DR

Office & Facilities Manager (Administration): Managing the office portfolio and creating exceptional workplaces across London and Manchester with an accent on operational excellence, safety, and employee experience. Focus on overseeing multi-site facilities operations, ensuring strict health and safety compliance, and optimizing commercial value through budget and supplier management.

Location: Office-based in London, with required travel to Manchester

Company

A fast-growing UK financial institution providing specialized credit and software for businesses.

What you will do

• Manage the overall workplace experience across London, Manchester, and the New York representative office.
• Act as the primary point of contact for landlords, building management, and third-party contractors.
• Lead health and safety compliance, including risk assessments, fire safety, and evacuation planning.
• Drive commercial value through facilities budget management, forecasting, and supplier negotiations.
• Oversee office moves, seating strategies, and the maintenance of office standards and amenities.
• Partner with the People Team to deliver engaging employee events and workplace policies.

Requirements

• Proven experience in workplace, facilities, or office management.
• Strong knowledge of UK health and safety legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience managing multiple geographically dispersed sites and suppliers.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing budgets and contracts.
• Excellent organizational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proactive, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for creating high-quality workspaces.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday and personalized benefit options.
• Subsidised Private Medical Insurance with Bupa.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
• Wellbeing events and an in-house Barista Bar in the London office.
• Volunteering time off and various salary sacrifice schemes (Cycle to work, gym, etc.).