Salary: £32,500

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (full-time)

Harrogate Homeless Project are seeking an organised and proactive Facilities Manager to lead the proactive maintenance of their hostel, day centre, offices and residential properties. This is a vital role combining building management, health and safety compliance and development of their estate in alignment with their strategic plan.

You will have a good practical knowledge of building maintenance and ensure their facility remains a safe, functional and welcoming environment for residents, visitors and staff alike.

Key responsibilities:

Building management: Overseeing all planned and reactive maintenance, managing contractors and ensuring the physical site is secure and well-maintained.
Practical knowledge: The ability to speak with a level of authority and insight to contractors about maintenance issues.
Health and safety: Acting as the lead for fire safety, COSHH and general risk assessments to ensure full legal compliance.
Operations and logistics: Managing their cleaner and ensuring the purchase of stock for cleaning and maintenance.
Compliance: Ensuring their accommodation meets all regulatory standards including environmental health and HMO licensing regulations.

What they are looking for:

• Proven experience in facilities and/or building management (a relevant qualification is preferred)
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation (IOSH/NEBOSH preferred).
• A calm, resilient and non-judgmental approach to working within a homeless service environment.

Requirements and benefits:

Enhanced DBS check: Due to the nature of their work with vulnerable adults, an enhanced DBS check is required for this role.  Harrogate Homeless Project will manage and pay for this check in full.

Purpose-driven work: The chance to make a real impact on the lives of people experiencing homelessness.

How to apply:

Please send your CV and a brief covering letter to Richard Cooper on richard@hhphostel.org or call 01423 647741 for an informal conversation about the role.

To download the full job description, visit their website.

Closing date: Friday 17 April