Facilities Contract Managers

About Us

The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James s Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.

We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK, with 77 million visits every year.

We are now looking for two Facilities Contracts Managers to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

One role based at Richmond Park and Bushy Park (it is compulsory for this FCM to work from both locations) with the potential need to travel to other sites and another FCM based at Hyde Park with the potential need to travel to other sites as required.

The Benefits

• Salary of £41,551 - £48,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years service
• Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
• Hybrid/agile working options
• Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
• Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
• Learning and development opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Offices in a beautiful location

This is a fulfilling opportunity for a skilled facilities management professional with a strong background in contract oversight to join our dedicated team.

Contributing to a nationally significant organisation, this role enables you to hone your expertise while incorporating environmental initiatives to your portfolio of experience.

What s more, you will have the luxury of working amidst breathtaking landscapes, preserving iconic historic landmarks and maintaining these treasured spaces for future generations to come.

So, if you want to take the next step in your career, read on and apply today!

The Role

As a Facilities Contracts Manager, you will support the delivery of essential maintenance and operational services across our sites.

Specifically, you will oversee the FM contract, ensuring maintenance activities are planned, safe, timely, and cost-effective, as well as co-ordinate FM services, monitoring performance to help drive efficiency and compliance.

Beyond this, you will also manage budgets, forecast spending, and recommend practical maintenance solutions. Preparing reports and briefs, you will guide contractors, while identifying and delivering park improvements within financial constraints.

Additionally, you will:

• Assist in maintaining key records, including the Asset Register and Asbestos Register
• Support Park management teams with minor works estimates and project planning
• Schedule and chair meetings to track progress and ensure effective service delivery

About You

To be considered as a Facilities Contracts Manager, you will need:

• Experience of raising and monitoring works requests and overseeing remedial and minor works
• Experience using CAFM systems for maintenance management and forward maintenance planning
• Strong contract management skills with the ability to enforce contracts effectively
• Knowledge of statutory compliance management
• Strong technical FM understanding (building fabric, electrical, mechanical maintenance)
• The ability to analyse information, problem-solve, and manage risks
• An understanding of Health & Safety legislation
• An HNC/NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject such as electrical, mechanical, building fabric construction or FM
• A full, valid UK driving licence

Other organisations may call this role Facilities Manager, FM Contracts Manager, Hard FM Manager, Maintenance Contracts Manager, or Facilities Maintenance Manager.

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The Royal Parks is strongly committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. Please visit our website to find out more on our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

So, if you are interested in this unique opportunity as a Facilities Contracts Manager, please apply via the button shown. Successful candidates will be appointed on merit.