Job summary
We seek a proactive and experienced professional
with strong leadership skills and a commitment to excellence in facilities
management. You will work closely with senior management and cross-functional
teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and a safe environment for patients,
staff, and visitors.
Main duties of the job
As Facilities Manager, you will
play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our
hospice facilities. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality
catering, housekeeping, and maintenance services, while safeguarding the
building fabric and assets. This includes managing planned preventative
maintenance (PPM), waste management, security, utilities, and energy
sustainability. You will act as the nominated competent person for health and
safety compliance and lead on procurement, budget management, and business
continuity planning.
About us
Marie Curie is the UKs leading end-of-life charity. We
are the largest non-NHS provider of end-of-life care in the UK, the only
provider across all 4 nations, delivering community nursing and hospice care
across the country, while providing information and support on all aspects of
dying, death, and bereavement.Our leading research pushes the boundaries
of what we know about good end-of-life, and our campaigns fight for a world
where everyone gets to have the best possible quality of life while living with
an illness, they are likely to die from.
The care and support we provide is highly valued by the
people we care for and their loved ones, but at present we are only reaching
around 10% of dying people at the end of life.Right now, one in
four people in the UK with a terminal illness, do not get the care or support
they deserve at the end of their lives.
We provide
free specialist care and support to patients with terminal illnesses whilst
offering vital emotional support for their families. It's all about giving them
the best possible quality of life. The support we offer is tailored to meet
individuals' medical, social, spiritual and emotional needs.
We want a different
society than the one we live in now. Our mission for the next five years is to
close the gap in the number of people missing out on what they need at the
end-of-life.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you will be doing:
-
Manage
day-to-day facilities operations including maintenance, catering, housekeeping,
and security.
-
Ensure
compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and fire safety regulations.
-
Oversee
planned and reactive maintenance schedules.
-
Control
budgets and manage supplier contracts.
-
Drive
energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
-
Lead
and develop the facilities team.
-
Maintain
business continuity and emergency plans.
-
Act
as main point of contact for facilities-related queries.
What we are looking for:
-
NEBOSH
General Certificate (or equivalent).
-
GCSEs
(or equivalent) in Maths and English
-
Substantial
experience at a senior level in facilities management.
-
Strong
knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and risk management systems.
-
Proven
ability to manage maintenance contracts and budgets.
-
Experience
of Training & Development
-
Substantial
experience of leading and managing staff, including performance management
discussions.
-
Ability
to work collaboratively across teams and demonstrate adaptability to changing
priorities, maintaining professionalism and resilience throughout.
What's in it for you:
-
Annual leave
allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
-
Competitive
Policy for parental/sick Leave
-
Continuous
Professional development
-
Industry leading
training programmes
-
Generous Enhancements
Marie Curie Benefits
Package:
-
Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
-
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
-
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
-
Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
-
Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
-
Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
-
Life assurance
Advert Closes: 3-December-2025
Application Process
To apply,
please submit an online application and include a copy of your most
recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and
why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
For more
information or an informal chat please contact ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which
underpin our work. We take stringent steps
to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or
volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding
all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who
use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not
just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can
thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice
imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, and
equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage
and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and
lived experiences.
We're happy to
accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests
to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS
criminal record check.
We
reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies
need not apply.
Job description
Job responsibilities
What you will be doing:
-
Manage
day-to-day facilities operations including maintenance, catering, housekeeping,
and security.
-
Ensure
compliance with health & safety, food hygiene, and fire safety regulations.
-
Oversee
planned and reactive maintenance schedules.
-
Control
budgets and manage supplier contracts.
-
Drive
energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives.
-
Lead
and develop the facilities team.
-
Maintain
business continuity and emergency plans.
-
Act
as main point of contact for facilities-related queries.
What we are looking for:
-
NEBOSH
General Certificate (or equivalent).
-
GCSEs
(or equivalent) in Maths and English
-
Substantial
experience at a senior level in facilities management.
-
Strong
knowledge of Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and risk management systems.
-
Proven
ability to manage maintenance contracts and budgets.
-
Experience
of Training & Development
-
Substantial
experience of leading and managing staff, including performance management
discussions.
-
Ability
to work collaboratively across teams and demonstrate adaptability to changing
priorities, maintaining professionalism and resilience throughout.
What's in it for you:
-
Annual leave
allowance 27 days plus 8 public holidays (pro-rated)
-
Competitive
Policy for parental/sick Leave
-
Continuous
Professional development
-
Industry leading
training programmes
-
Generous Enhancements
Marie Curie Benefits
Package:
-
Defined contribution schemes for Pension(the charity will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
-
Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme
-
Loan schemes for bikes; computers and satellite navigation systems
-
Help with eyecare cost (T &Cs apply)
-
Entitled to Marie Curie Blue Light Card
-
Entitled to Benefit Hub Discount Scheme
-
Life assurance
Advert Closes: 3-December-2025
Application Process
To apply,
please submit an online application and include a copy of your most
recent CV detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and
why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
For more
information or an informal chat please contact ashish.sharma@mariecurie.org.uk
Marie Curie is committed to its values, which
underpin our work. We take stringent steps
to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or
volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding
all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who
use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not
just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can
thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice
imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion, and
equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage
and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and
lived experiences.
We're happy to
accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests
to recruitment@mariecurie.org.uk
This role will be subject to receiving an enhanced DBS
criminal record check.
We
reserve the right to close this vacancy early.
Agencies
need not apply.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Desirable
- Degree or diploma in Facilities Management, Hospitality Services or
- Administration Management
- Membership with Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at a senior level in facilities management or
- administration
- Experience of maintenance contract management
- Considerable experience in managing Health & Safety
- Experience of Training & Development
- Experience of managing budgets
Desirable
- Previous experience at a senior level in a healthcare environment
- Experience of building maintenance and M&E installations
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NEBOSH General Certificate (or equivalent)
- GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English
Desirable
- Degree or diploma in Facilities Management, Hospitality Services or
- Administration Management
- Membership with Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management
Experience
Essential
- Substantial experience at a senior level in facilities management or
- administration
- Experience of maintenance contract management
- Considerable experience in managing Health & Safety
- Experience of Training & Development
- Experience of managing budgets
Desirable
- Previous experience at a senior level in a healthcare environment
- Experience of building maintenance and M&E installations
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
