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Description & Requirements
On behalf of the MOD, we are looking for a Facilities Support Manager (Inside IR35) for a contract which is running to December 2026 and Includes up to 5 days a week onsite at the Oakhanger location in Hampshire
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is a central government department with a mission to protect our country and provide the ultimate guarantee of its security and independence, as well as helping to protect its values and interests abroad.
This role plays a significant part in the delivery of services to our customers on a day to day and strategic basis focusing on optimising the use of and managing of property including buildings and workplaces. This role will deliver and support all aspects of day to day hard & soft FM services, including contract and supplier management.
SC Clearance is an essential requirement for this role, as a minimum you must be willing & eligible to undergo checks. Please note, due to the exceptional requirements of this position (short-term nature of this role and speed at which we require a postholder in situ) preference may be given to candidates who meet all of the essential criteria and hold active security clearance.
As a Facilities Support Manager, your main responsibilities will be
- Support the Head of Establishment (HOE) on the facilities management of the MOD establishment
- Provide a point of contact for liaison with appropriate stakeholders across the facilities
- Submit & monitor Statements of Need for any work required on site and monitor progress against activity
- Support HoE in ensuring all Security regulations are upheld and good working relationships with the MDP and Site Security Contractor are maintained
- Ensure and maintain the management of all Health & Safety documentation and policy for the Head of Establishment and Site partners
Essential Skills
- Clear demonstration of FM skills in both meeting customer needs and managing supplier relationships
- Understanding and complying with statutory, regulatory and professional requirements
- Experience in customer relationship management and stakeholder liaison
- Local management of key suppliers, able to support negotiations, management, or escalation issues,
- Commercial experience gained within a property, facilities management, or similar function
- Strong self starter with a pro active driven approach to all duties
Desirable Skills
- MIWFM or CIWFM, MRICS or CEng would be highly beneficial
- NEBOSH or IOSH would be highly beneficial
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
Disability Confident
As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, the Ministry Of Defence guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
Armed Forces Covenant
Ministry of Defence guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. In exceptional circumstances, we may also need to apply the desirable criteria in our shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following “this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different.