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Assistant Facilities Manager

Cushman & Wakefield · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
2 days ago

Overview

Your experience running a shift, a custody suite, or an operational unit gives you the people-and-process management skills this role needs. You are used to coordinating multiple teams, overseeing safety procedures, and responding to incidents—directly transferable to managing building operations, vendor contracts, and emergency protocols. The discipline you bring to record-keeping, compliance, and reporting mirrors the standards you maintained under PACE and health and safety regulations.

About this role

Job Title

Assistant Facilities Manager Job Description Summary

Job Description

Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, the Assistant Facilities Manager is responsible for assisting in all areas defined as part of the Facility Manager position. This is a management position that will directly and indirectly supervise individuals, building staff, operations, and coordinate across the facilities organization at a specific location, set of buildings, or campus environment. The Assistant Facilities Manager drives implementation of company best practices in alignment with client goals and objectives to deliver a well-managed and maintained building.

Essential Responsibilities:*

  • Manage the building staff in absence of the Facility Manager or Senior Facility Manager. Includes all managerial functions, which are included in the Facility Manager and Senior Facility Manager job descriptions or directed by the manager.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility(s) or campus, including janitorial, life-safety, engineering, site services, and general maintenance are implemented and carried out in a manner consistent with C&W policies and client directives. Ensure all contracts are reviewed on a regular basis and are bid out as required and confirm invoices match contract pricing

Supervise all maintenance programs relating to the interior and exterior conditions and appearance of the properties

  • Respond promptly to requests for building maintenance, repairs, cleaning needs, etc. from building occupants and for the implementation of ongoing contract programs to address and resolve needs and problems
  • Compile information necessary to ensure all site-specific documentation and reports are completed accurately and on time, including (and as applicable): Property Information Book,
  • Site Operating Manual, Emergency Procedures Manual, IIPP Manual, Local Code Compliance Log, ADA Compliance Log, OSHA Log, Safety Meeting Log, Elevator Logs, Janitorial Log, Purchase Order Log, Vendor Certificates of Insurance, As-built Drawings, IIPP Manual, Paid Invoices File, General Files, Contract Files, Annual Property Conditions and Year- end Performance Report and other reports and documentation as required
  • Prepares budgets, financial reports (monthly and quarterly), contracts, expenditures and purchase orders related to the facility(s) or complex as directed
  • Provide information and reports necessary for the development of capital budgets for the facility. This includes contributions towards a five-year plan of maintenance, facility improvement, and cost reduction initiatives
  • Collect, analyze, and prepare reports of such statistical data as may be required to provide accurate and current assessment of facility management objectives
  • Complete understanding of management contract, vendor agreements, and other building/facility contracts and all requirements contained therein
  • Monitor and ensure that tenants and vendors comply with insurance requirements and coordinate all claims as required
  • Proactively inspect the facility, systems, rooms, common areas, etc. and report back any findings or issues to the Facility Manager
  • Hire, train and motivate facility personnel. Maintain positive staff relations. Conduct or approve performance evaluations for staff

Key Competencies:*

  • Communication Proficiency (oral and written)
  • Technical Proficiency
  • Problem Solving/Analysis
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork Orientation
  • Relationship Management
  • Financial Management
  • Vendor Management

Important Experience:*

  • Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience, preferably in commercial or industrial real estate with facility management experience required
  • One year supervisory experience preferred
  • Experience in maintenance, construction, engineering, and all facets of property operation and building management preferred
  • CMMS/Work Order Management experience is preferred

Education:*

  • Associate’s degree in facilities management, building, business or other related field required
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred

Additional Qualifications:*

  • Certified Facility Manager (CFM), International Facilities Management Association (IFMA), Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) industry certifications recommended; other Engineering, Business, or technical training or certifications a plus
  • Ability to read and understand construction specifications and blueprints
  • Proficient in understanding management agreements and contract language
  • Skilled in Building Management Systems maintenance and monitoring
  • Excellent computer and systems knowledge; strong literacy in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Strong discipline of financial management including financial tracking, budgeting and forecasting
  • Knowledge of Financial Systems (Yardi a plus)

Work Environment:*

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. May be required to travel outside between properties in varying weather conditions.

Physical Demands:*

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for 50-75% of the time; and extend hands and arms in any direction.

Cushman & Wakefield is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic. Cushman & Wakefield is committed to equity in employment, and our goal is to have a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If you are a person with a disability and need any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, you are invited to bring this to the Talent Acquisition Advisor’s attention once they have made contact.

INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

About facilities & operations roles for ex-police

Operations, facilities and site management roles. Running a shift, a custody suite or an operational unit is people-and-process management employers can use from day one.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 65/100

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What facilities & operations roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Operations coordinator£28,000–£36,000
Facilities manager£38,000–£52,000
Operations manager£45,000–£60,000
Senior / regional operations manager£55,000–£75,000
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