Facilities Manager

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Isle of Wight - Leisure Site

Salary:

£40,423 per year £34,531 per year

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to lead facilities operations at a large leisure site on the Isle of Wight. This is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring the site is safe, clean, compliant, and well‑maintained, while delivering a positive experience for guests and colleagues.

Reporting to the Regional Facilities Manager and working closely with the General Manager, you will oversee maintenance, housekeeping, contractors, and statutory compliance, while creating a strong, motivated facilities team.

Key Responsibilities

Guest Experience & Site Standards

Maintain excellent standards of safety, cleanliness, and presentation across the site Ensure guest accommodation, buildings, and grounds are maintained to a high standard Respond promptly and professionally to guest queries, issues, and feedback Coordinate maintenance works with minimal disruption to guests Ensure activity and leisure facilities are safe, compliant, and ready for use

Health, Safety & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, health & safety requirements, and internal policies Carry out regular site inspections to identify and resolve risks Maintain accurate documentation, certifications, and audit records Support legal, safety, and environmental standards across the site

Team Leadership & Operations

Line manage facilities, maintenance, housekeeping teams, and on‑site contractors Build a positive team culture focused on quality, safety, and teamwork Organise rotas, daily inspections, housekeeping schedules, and deep cleaning programmes Hold regular 1:1 meetings to support performance, wellbeing, and development

Planning, Budgets & Collaboration

Manage CapEx and OpEx budgets with strong cost control Coordinate procurement of equipment and supplies Report performance and site issues to the Regional Facilities Manager Support emergency planning, centre projects, and senior leadership activity

About You

Proven experience in facilities, estates, xehkeey or building management Confident managing teams and external contractors Strong working knowledge of health & safety and compliance Practical, organised, and solution‑focused Customer‑focused with strong problem‑solving skills Comfortable working in a busy, guest‑facing leisure environment Flexible and adaptable to operational change

What We Offer

Competitive salary with live‑on accommodation option Opportunity to work at a unique leisure site location on the Isle of Wight A leadership role with autonomy and variety Supportive environment with scope for development

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