Property & Facilities Manager - #2190682

At Deafblind UK, our buildings are much more than bricks and mortar. They are homes, workplaces and community spaces where people can feel safe, maintain their independence and live with dignity.

We are seeking an experienced, resourceful and motivated Property & Facilities Manager who understands that the quality of the environments we create can have a profound impact on the people who use them.

This is an opportunity to bring your professional expertise to a charity with an extraordinary history, a clear sense of purpose and an ambition to make life better for people living with deafblindness.

Salary: £43,950

Location: The Lodge, Shepherd's Bush, London, with travel to other Deafblind UK properties

Contract: Permanent | Full-time

Reporting to our Deputy Chief Executive, you will take responsibility for the effective management, maintenance and improvement of Deafblind UK's diverse property portfolio, including residential accommodation, operational premises and charity shops.

Your responsibilities will extend well beyond arranging repairs and overseeing contractors. You will help ensure our buildings are safe, compliant, accessible and maintained to a high standard. You will oversee planned and reactive maintenance, coordinate statutory inspections, manage relationships with contractors and suppliers, monitor expenditure and contribute to longer-term property investment and improvement plans.

Importantly, you will help identify opportunities to make our buildings more accessible, environmentally sustainable and cost-effective.

Working alongside colleagues across the charity, you will have the opportunity to influence how our properties are managed and contribute to an environment in which residents, staff, volunteers and visitors feel safe, supported and valued.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking someone who combines sound technical knowledge with practical judgement, initiative and a genuine commitment to making a difference.

You will bring experience in property or facilities management, building maintenance, housing or a related operational discipline, together with a good understanding of statutory compliance, health and safety and contractor management.

You will be comfortable managing competing priorities across multiple locations, identifying risks, resolving problems and ensuring that work is completed effectively and economically.

Just as importantly, you will be an approachable and collaborative professional who builds positive relationships, communicates clearly and takes pride in delivering high standards.

Experience of managing residential accommodation, supported housing or retail premises would be advantageous, although previous charity-sector experience is not essential.

What matters most is your expertise, judgement, motivation and willingness to use your skills for a wider social purpose.

Why Deafblind UK?

Deafblind UK has spent almost a century supporting people affected by combined sight and hearing loss, helping them overcome barriers, maintain independence and participate fully in society.

As the charity approaches its centenary in 2028, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to its future.

You will join an organisation where your work has a direct and lasting impact, where professional expertise is valued and where the quality of our buildings genuinely matters.

If you believe that great property management is about more than buildings, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday 30th November

Final Panel Interviews: Tuesday 8th December

To find out more about this opportunity and receive a copy of the full job description, please contact Philip Nelson at The Hiring Dept on 020 3590 9978 or at [email protected].

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