Facilities & Workplace Services Lead


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£44,052 to £48,168 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	YO1 7PX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	21 Sept 2026
Closing date:	19 Oct 2026

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Summary

Are you an experienced Facilities or Workplace Manager looking for a new and exciting challenge? This could be the role for you. Managing a diverse property portfolio in and around the York , working in Defra Group Property (DgP)

You’ll take in a dynamic role where no two days are alike. As the Intelligent Client, you’ll work closely with our FM provider to ensure our stakeholders & ALBs have work environments tailored to their operational needs. You’ll also collaborate with wider DgP teams to continually enhance, improve and maintain our workspaces.

The role requires skills and knowledge in FM operations, project management, finance, procurement, and people management. Industry knowledge of regulations and best practices is also important.

Key responsibilities:

Work with local stakeholders to understand their current and future workplace requirements
Be the key interface with FM service providers to ensure and facilitate a seamless facilities management service provision
Provide assurance to stakeholders that the workplaces occupied by their staff and visitors are legally compliant and safe
Manage local issues or disputes between stakeholders and the FM service provider
Manage health and safety, premises maintenance, Business Continuity arrangements, identifying any remedial actions and acting upon them
Provide line management and leadership to a HEO

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