Senior Facilities Manager

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We are LWMTS, a company wholly owned by Lichfield District Council.

Our organisation is ambitious, innovative, and highly driven to be the best in all that we do. We want to further this growth potential in all key areas of the business by hiring great people. In return, we can build stronger foundations, provide quality services, and help support our company objectives longer term.

We’re looking for an experienced and proactive Senior Facilities Manager to lead the facilities, maintenance, and property operations across LWM and Lichfield District Council’s premises and buildings.

This is a pivotal role within the Property and Projects Team, responsible for ensuring our facilities are safe, efficient, compliant, and fit for purpose. You’ll oversee a dedicated team, manage budgets, and help shape the development of our property management services — including identifying income‑generating opportunities and supporting the council’s wider strategic priorities.

• Deliver a high-quality facilities management service (hard and soft FM) across all premises, driving continuous improvement through performance analytics.
• Ensure all sites remain fully compliant with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Develop and deliver a prioritised, budgeted programme of planned maintenance for all properties.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance logs for maintenance and statutory obligations.
• Oversee both planned and reactive maintenance, setting clear service standards and response times.
• Lead and develop the Facilities Management team, including maintenance engineers and support staff.
• Manage budgets effectively, ensuring cost control, value for money, and income generation targets are achieved.
• Oversee external contracts, tenders, and supplier relationships.
• Support the acquisition and mobilisation of new properties, ensuring due diligence, compliance, and operational readiness.
• Contribute to the development of a wider property management service, including residential portfolios.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across LWM, LDC, and the Property and Projects Team to deliver key organisational goals.
• Provide flexibility to attend evening or weekend call-outs as required.

We’re seeking a confident, knowledgeable, and hands‑on leader who thrives in a busy, multi‑site environment. You’ll combine technical expertise with strong people and financial management skills, ensuring our buildings and teams perform at their best.

• Degree or equivalent in Facilities Management, Building Services, or a related discipline.
• IWFM Level 4 (or above) – or working towards.
• Health & Safety qualification (e.g. IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate).

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in facilities or estates management.
• Proven success managing both hard and soft FM services.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing and monitoring budgets.
• Experience negotiating and managing supplier contracts.

• Sound understanding of building systems, maintenance planning, and compliance.
• Excellent knowledge of health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Proficiency in CAFM systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Proactive and solution-focused with a hands‑on approach.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Calm under pressure with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Professional, approachable, and collaborative.

This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact — managing a diverse estate, leading a capable team, and helping shape the future of our property services. You’ll play a key part in…