Premises and Facilities Manager

Premises and Facilities Manager (21 hours per week) Salary circa 18,000 - 21,000 (FTE 30,000 - 35,000) Location could be based at our Ripley or Long Eaton offices with regular travel to and work in our other offices across Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire We are a high street legal practice serving clients for over 130 years and have grown significantly in recent years. This new post has been created to help manage and improve our offices and help us ensure they are the best they can be for our staff and clients. We are therefore seeking an experienced and proactive person to identify, monitor and suggest improvements, arrange repairs and improvements, undertake maintenance when required, keep records and organise and liaise with contractors etc. You will also identify, advise on and improve the appearance, environmental impact, health and safety, usage and security of the offices, conduct regular site inspections to ensure high standards of health and safety, cleanliness and functionality and bring forward costed proposals for improvements and preventative measures. You will need significant experience of buildings, premises and grounds maintenance and planning and managing projects, including liaising with and coordinating external contractors. You must also have experience of identifying and managing health and safety issues and risks. A relevant technical qualification such as City & Guilds/NVQ in Buildings/Facilities Maintenance or a specific trade specialism plus Health and Safety training (eg Working at Heights, IOSH etc) is also required. You must have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently and as part of a team. Good IT, problem solving and analytical skills are essential along with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively. You must have access to a vehicle and be able to travel regularly to our offices in Ripley, Belper, Beeston, Long Eaton and West Bridgford. There can be flexibility in how the hours are worked although some evening, early morning and weekend work will be required. We offer a range of staff benefits including generous annual leave plus Christmas closure, health cash plan scheme, wellbeing support, 24/7 advice and information line, a range of learning and development opportunities, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, selling annual leave scheme, bonus exchange scheme, a supportive work environment and the opportunity to join a company that cares. Please see the job description for more information about the role and requirements . No Agencies please ROLE SPECIFICATION CRITERIA Experience and qualifications Significant experience related to buildings, premises and grounds maintenance Experience of planning and managing projects Experience of liaising with and coordinating external contractors Experience of identifying and managing health and safety issues and risks Relevant technical qualifications such as City & Guilds/NVQ in Buildings/Facilities Maintenance or specific trade specialism Relevant Health and Safety training (eg Working at Heights, IOSH etc) Skills and Abilities Excellent communication skills to deal effectively with a range of different people including colleagues, clients and contractors etc face to face, in writing, by email and on the telephone. Able to form effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders Able to work independently and as part of a team Able to manage multiple projects effectively whilst also responding effectively to urgent requirements Good IT skills Good analytical and problem-solving skills Self-motivated, proactive and forward thinking Ability and willingness to carry out practical maintenance tasks when required Other Full driving licence, access to a vehicle and able to travel to our offices across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-10-18