Facilities Manager

Location: Skipton, North Yorkshire
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week, office-based
Salary: up to £50,000 DOE

About the Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Manager to lead the strategic management, maintenance, development, and compliance of a diverse estate portfolio. This senior leadership role is ideal for a facilities, property, or estates professional who thrives in a complex, multi-site environment and has a proven track record of delivering capital projects, managing maintenance operations, and leading high-performing teams.

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Leadership Team, you will take ownership of all property, infrastructure, maintenance, and capital development activities across a varied estate including accommodation, commercial properties, hospitality venues, wellness facilities, and outdoor assets.

You will ensure all buildings and facilities remain safe, compliant, well-maintained, and aligned with business objectives, while delivering an exceptional experience for guests, tenants, and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Estate Development & Capital Projects

• Lead the planning and delivery of capital projects

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources

• Coordinate architects, consultants, contractors, and project teams

• Oversee project delivery to scope, budget, and schedule

• Support funding and grant application processes

Facilities & Asset Management

• Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes

• Implement and oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) schedules

• Develop and maintain asset registers and lifecycle plans

• Ensure high standards across all guest-facing and operational areas

• Drive continuous improvement in estate presentation and functionality

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with all relevant UK legislation and regulations

• Manage contractor compliance, risk assessments, and safe systems of work

• Oversee statutory inspections and certifications

• Maintain site security systems including CCTV, alarms, and access control

• Support incident investigations and reporting

Operations & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate maintenance activities within a live operational environment

• Work closely with hospitality, operations, and commercial teams

• Communicate project timelines and impacts effectively to stakeholders

• Balance the needs of guests, tenants, and commercial operations

Sustainability & Environmental Management

• Lead energy efficiency and environmental improvement initiatives

• Support renewable energy and carbon reduction projects

• Identify opportunities for waste reduction and sustainability improvements

Financial Management

• Manage maintenance and capital expenditure budgets

• Monitor project costs and financial performance

• Identify efficiencies while maintaining quality and compliance

• Support long-term investment and asset planning

Leadership

• Lead, develop, and motivate in-house teams and contractors

• Manage performance, accountability, and procurement processes

• Foster a proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused culture

About You

Essential

• Significant experience within facilities, estates, property, or project management

• Strong background in maintenance and facilities operations

• Experience delivering capital projects in complex environments

• Proven leadership and budget management experience

• Sound knowledge of UK health & safety legislation

• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification

• Qualification in Property Management, Construction, Facilities Management, or Project Management

• Experience within hospitality, leisure, heritage, or mixed-use estates

• Experience with CAFM systems

• Knowledge of sustainability and renewable energy initiatives

• Experience managing planning applications and regulatory approvals

Benefits

• 30 days holiday including bank holidays

• Company pension scheme

• Annual discretionary bonus

• Employee wellbeing programme

• Subsidised meals

• Staff discounts on events, services, and stays

• Opportunity to work within a unique and diverse estate environment

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a senior leadership role with responsibility for a diverse estate portfolio, we'd love to hear from you.

Submit your CV today for a confidential discussion.