Workplace and Facilities Manager - Basingstoke

Workplace & Facilities Manager

About the role

This is an exciting, hands-on management position at our Basingstoke head office. You will be instrumental in ensuring a safe and welcoming working environment for our employees, visitors and contractors. You will oversee workplace operations, facilities management, health and safety compliance, supplier relationships, business continuity planning and workplace improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and develop the Facilities and Office Services team
• Oversee the day-to-day operation of workplace and facilities services
• Manage relationships with landlords, managing agents, suppliers and contractors
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and workplace standards
• Manage facilities budgets, procurement activities and expenditure controls
• Lead workplace improvement projects, office moves and refurbishment activities
• Coordinate business continuity and disaster recovery planning for the site
• Support environmental and sustainability initiatives
• Oversee energy reporting requirements, including SECR and ESOS compliance
• Maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the business
• Ensure an excellent workplace experience for employees and visitors

Requirements

• Proven experience in facilities management, workplace services or property operations
• Experience leading teams and managing external service providers
• Good knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements
• Experience managing budgets, contracts and procurement activities
• Excellent organisational and project management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, customer-focused approach
• An IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or a willingness to obtain one)
• A full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Private medical insurance
• Medical cash plan
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Employee discounts portal
• 25 days' holiday increasing with service (plus statutory holidays)
• Employee assistance programme
• Free parking

About us

Macmillan Publishers is a leading publishing company and home to some of the world's most cherished authors and creators. Macmillan Distribution (MDL) is the award-winning distribution arm of the Macmillan Publishing Group. MDL provides distribution services for its own Group publishers, as well as for more than 40 third-party publishers. The commercial operations are based in Basingstoke, while the warehouse in Swansea ensures the smooth receipt, storage and distribution of an extensive range of books, handling over 40,000 titles.