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Facilities ManagerRetirement Villages Group • Abbotskerswell, England, GB
Facilities Manager

Facilities Manager

Retirement Villages Group • Abbotskerswell, England, GB
6 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

We are excited to be recruiting for a skilled and dedicated Facilities Manager to oversee our property and grounds maintenance here at The Priory Retirement Village. 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 small 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

Property & Grounds Management

  • Manage and maintain the village's buildings, mechanical and electrical systems, communal areas, and landscaped grounds
  • 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)

Health & Safety Compliance

  • 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

Team Leadership & Development

  • 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

Operational & Financial Management

  • 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

Benefits

  • Medicash health plan
  • 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

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