Unit Facility Management Manager

The IKEA Reading unit is looking to hire a Unit Facilities Manager to lead our facilities team and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an excellent customer & co-worker experience.

Are you committed to creating safe, compliant, and efficient environments? Do you thrive on coordinating tasks, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality facility services? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Our co-workers bring unique ideas and skills to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100's on High-street retailers.

• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest-free loans.

• First Day of School Paid Leave for Parents.

• Enhanced Parental Leave.

..as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310#bc37fdd0-4ea1-11ec-94a5-4b383d67a8f9

• Curiosity about all things Facilities Management, and general knowledge to effectively deliver, organise, and follow up on 'Hard' and 'Soft' Facilities Management services.

• You are open to new solutions while promoting sustainability and how it impacts aspects of facilities management, such as energy consumption, emissions, waste management and chemical products.

• Solid Facilities Management experience, including managing contracts and suppliers, coordinating urgent, planned and reactive maintenance, and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes.

• Established experience in people management skills, end-to-end project management skills, and a background in retail Facilities Management. The ability to effectively oversee budget and supplier relations is another key requirement.

• Lead Facilities Management within the store, optimising property performance, value and sustainability.

• Implement Ingka FM standards, frameworks and initiatives through the Unit FM team and service partners.

• Manage the property throughout its lifecycle, ensuring safety, compliance, maintenance and continuous improvement.

• Identify, assess and mitigate business and operational risks within the FM scope.

• Manage supplier contracts in line with internal governance, driving improvements in cost, efficiency, equipment performance and quality.

• Lead and develop the Unit FM team, empowering co-workers, building capability and supporting succession planning.

• Negotiate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders, driving innovation and continuous improvement in FM performance.

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many

Let us know if you require any adjustments to be made during the interview process as soon as possible.

• Please attach an updated CV and Cover letter with your application so we can get to know you better.

• Shortlisted candidates will have a pre-screening call where we can get to know you a little and answer any initial questions about the role.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to a virtual interview with the hiring team

We understand not everyone will be selected, but we promise to keep you informed either way.

If you have any questions regarding the recruitment experience, please contact