Soft Facilities Manager
| Posting date: | 10 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 December 2025 |
| Location: | Lincoln, LN5 9NB |
| Company: | Compass Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 203111 |
Summary
? Soft Facilities Manager – Cleaning Services
Location: RAF Waddington | Salary: £29,107 per annum | Hours: 40/week | Contract: Full-time, Permanent
? About the Role
ESS is looking for a motivated Soft Facilities Manager to lead a cleaning team of 30, ensuring exceptional facilities, cleaning, and accommodation services across your site. You’ll manage budgets, drive service excellence, and champion safety and compliance, creating a welcoming and professional environment for staff and clients alike.
? What You’ll Do
- Lead, coach, and motivate a team of 30 colleagues.
- Point of contact for all Waste Sub Contractors
- Oversee facilities management, cleaning, and accommodation services.
- Manage budgets, resources, and third-party suppliers.
- Maintain high standards through audits, quality checks, and client engagement.
- Ensure Health & Safety compliance and implement company policies.
- Deal with client queries and managing expectations
? About You
- Experienced in facilities or hospitality management, with at least 12 months managing a large team (20+).
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- IT literate, numerate, and able to meet deadlines.
- UK manual driving licence.
Desirable: NVQ Level 3, Health & Safety knowledge.
We ensure you\\'re rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
- Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury\\'s, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
About Us
Part of Compass Group UK&I, ESS is the Defence, Government, and Energy services sector of Compass Group UK & Ireland. We support 250+ UK military establishments, high profile police, secure environments and government sites, along with a range of onshore and offshore facilities including platforms, drilling rigs, floatels and offices for the energy sector. We know that a friendly face makes all the difference, so we look for people who are passionate about delivering excellent customer service, at all levels, to join our teams.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!