Job Description:

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Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for your next career move? Bidwells' Investment and Property Management team are looking for an experienced Regional Facilities Manager to join our supportive, forward-thinking team in Oxford.
Our successful hire will help deliver exceptional standards across a diverse portfolio of commercial properties, working with prestigious clients including colleges, institutions and family trusts. This is a varied, hands-on role with real ownership of the day-to-day performance, compliance and smooth running of multiple commercial properties.
We go beyond simply managing buildings, helping clients get the very best from their property investments through strong expertise and a proactive, service-led approach.
What makes this role exciting?
You'll have variety, autonomy and plenty of opportunity to make a difference. No two days are the same as you work across properties, contractors, clients and internal teams to keep everything running safely and to a high standard.
You'll spot issues before they become problems, build great relationships with occupiers and suppliers, and keep our buildings compliant, well maintained and performing as they should.
The role is primarily based across Oxford, with regular travel to other sites in the region, so a full UK driving licence is essential.
What you'll do
Manage the portfolio

• Carry out regular property and facilities inspections, identifying issues and driving timely resolutions.
• Deliver a high-quality, proactive service to occupiers across multiple properties.
• Oversee service charge budgets, reconciliations and associated financial processes.
• Manage contractors and utility providers in line with procurement requirements.
• Raise purchase orders and oversee invoices in line with company procedures.

Keep people and buildings safe

• Monitor and review Health & Safety activity through RiskWise.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across the portfolio.
• Promote a strong safety culture and high standards across all sites.
• Work with contractors and stakeholders to identify and manage risk.

Make systems work for you

• Use facilities management systems, including Elogbooks, to manage contractors, maintenance and compliance.
• Maintain accurate records across facilities, compliance and financial activities.
• Provide clear reporting and updates to colleagues and clients.

Build great relationships

• Develop trusted relationships with clients, occupiers, contractors and internal teams.
• Act as a key point of contact for facilities-related queries and issues.
• Support the Associate and wider team in delivering an exceptional service.

About you
We're looking for someone proactive, organised and confident managing multiple properties and stakeholders. You'll enjoy being hands-on, solving problems and taking ownership, and be comfortable working with clients and contractors.
You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience in facilities management across multiple sites.
• A strong understanding of Health & Safety and statutory compliance.
• Excellent organisational, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and facilities management systems.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification is highly desirable.
• Experience with Elogbooks and RiskWise is advantageous.
• Commercial property management experience is beneficial.
• Service charge budget and contractor procurement experience is an advantage.

Why Bidwells?
We're a different kind of business. Whilst we're a major player in the property sector, Bidwells remains a privately-owned, independent Partnership with an inclusive, entrepreneurial culture. We give our people autonomy and take the time to listen. As a certified B Corporation (B-Corp), we use our business as a force for good, creating long-term value for our clients, communities and the environment.
What's in it for you

• Competitive Salary: We reward talent with a generous salary and group bonus scheme. As a Real Living Wage employer, we're committed to fair pay that reflects the true cost of living.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Up to 8% matched pension, 28 days holiday (+ bank holidays) as a minimum, your birthday off work, a wellness day, paid sabbaticals, private medical cover, medicash plan, lifestyle discounts and perks, and more.
• Professional Development: Continuous learning, study support and promotion opportunities.
• Innovative Culture: Be part of a forward-thinking team at the forefront of industry trends.
• Family Friendly: Enhanced family leave policies to support those close to you.
• Work-Life Balance: We value your well-being and offer agile working.

Bidwells is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture of belonging, where everyone can thrive and succeed as their true and authentic selves. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of race, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief. Flexible working requests are considered from day one.
Recruitment agencies: Bidwells only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and the agency has been directed by our Talent Acquisition Team to work on a specific vacancy. We do not pay agency fees for speculative or unsolicited CVs submitted to Bidwells or any of our employees other than via our Applicant Tracking System and recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid. Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Bidwells will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.

Department
Investment Property Management
Contract type
Permanent
Hours
37
Salary
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