Estates and Facilities Manager

Estates & Facilities Manager - Chorley

We believe in looking after our people, and it shows. When you join Ipsum, you're not just taking a job - you're starting a career with real support behind it.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to buy more
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Career development & progression with the opportunity to earn professional qualifications
• 24/7 access to a virtual GP and Mental health support & counselling services
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discount club - supermarkets, phone bills, gyms & more!
• Life assurance cover
• Enhanced Maternity Pay
• Long service recognition
• Active local social committees
• Regular social events
• Paid volunteering opportunities in your community

At Ipsum, our vision is to be the leading customer service-focused provider of specialist utility and infrastructure solutions, operating on both public and private networks. As the Estates and Facilities Manager, you will oversee the management and maintenance of our properties and facilities, ensuring they meet health and safety standards and provide a comfortable, functional environment for our teams. This is a full time, permanent role and will require some travel to our sites and offices around the UK.

• Managing day-to-day operations of all company estates and facilities.
• Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations across all sites.
• Coordinating maintenance and repair activities to minimise disruptions.
• Managing budgets and ensuring cost-effective solutions for facility needs.
• Overseeing contracts and service agreements with external providers.
• Implementing sustainability initiatives to reduce environmental impact.
• Leading a team of facilities staff, providing guidance and support.
• Planning and executing facility-related projects and refurbishments.

To be successful in this role you will need to be highly organised and have fantastic project management skills. Proven experience in facilities management within a multi-site organisation is desirable along with strong knowledge of health and safety regulations.

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