Workplace Services & Facilities Team Leader (FTC) Internal Applicants Only

Job Title: Workplace Services & Facilities Team Leader

Contract: 18 months

Salary: 30000 per annum

Hours per week: 35 hours per week (flexible options considered in line with business needs)

Location: This is an onsite role Monday to Thursday (with Fridays worked from home) forming a key part of our business continuity and operational cover including participation in the on-call rota and working a 35-hour week in line with business needs which may include weekends and bank holidays.

Closing date: 25 May 2026

About the role
We are searching for a professional self-motivated Team Leader to join IOSH within our Workplace Services team. Our head office The Grange is the hub of IOSH and within this role youll be integral in ensuring the site is maintained to a high standard and the Workplace Services team provides a seamless and consistent service to the wider organisation.

In this varied role no two days will be the same. Youll have overall responsibility for managing the organisations Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system deputising in the absence of the Workplace Services Manager and conducting regular review of spend against budget requirements within the team. You will also be responsible for managing the Workplace and Facilities team providing them with support advice and encouragement in their development by conducting regular 121 meetings as well as managing the staff rota.

You will be responsible for ensuring that all weekly monthly and annual building compliance activities are completed and accurately recorded including fire safety health and safety and legionella management in line with all relevant legislation. Youll be working with a variety of internal and external stakeholders ensuring efficient delivery of a customer focused and cost-effective service whether you are agreeing terms with a new supplier resolving an issue with IOSHs facilities or responding to an emergency situation. Responsibilities will also include contract management carrying out regular reviews of services and supplier performance to ensure delivery meets agreed standards and provides value for money.

What youll bring

To be successful in this role youll have prior experience in leading workplace and facilities teams providing clear guidance positive support and regular one-to-one meetings to help develop and motivate your team.

Youll have a solid understanding of building compliance requirements including fire safety health & safety and legionella.

Using your excellent organisation and planning skills you will have the ability to lead and monitor planned preventative maintenance programmes. Additionally you will have strong interpersonal skills and be able to easily build rapport whether it be with colleagues across the business or when liaising with suppliers and organising contractors.

Possessing strong administration skills and attention to detail you will ensure that records are accurate and up to date. You will be resilient when under pressure and be proactive in identifying and resolving operational issues quickly and effectively.

Essential criteria

• Excellent leadership and team management skills particularly developing and coaching a facilities team and developing staff rotas.
• Experience in ensuring building compliance (e.g. fire checks health and Safety and legionella).
• Knowledge and operational understanding of environmental fire and health and safety best practice and general efficiency initiatives in Workplace Services Estates and Facilities Management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond quickly to operational issues.
• Proven experience in facilities management or workplace operations ideally in a leadership or supervisory role

How to apply
To apply youll need an up to date CV and some additional time to complete the application questions so we can find out more about you and your experience. Just click on the apply button below.

If you have any queries about the role or recruitment process please reach out to the recruiting manager or the People team.

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