We are on the lookout for a passionate and proactive Workplace and Facilities Manager to join our growing team and help shape the future of our workspaces across the South-West.

In this pivotal role, you will be the driving force behind the delivery of a safe, efficient, and compliant facilities service—covering everything from strategic procurement to hands-on management. You will work closely with both in-house teams and trusted external partners to ensure our workplaces are not only functional but inspiring.

With key offices in Exeter (Devon), Camborne (Cornwall), and Weston-Super-Mare (Somerset), you will lead and support a team of dedicated facilities professionals, ensuring excellence across all locations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Championing a high-performing, safe, and compliant workplace environment.
• Leading on health & safety, risk audits, and compliance reporting—escalating issues when needed.
• Managing procurement and performance of both hard and soft FM services.
• Ensuring seamless day-to-day operations across all sites.
• Overseeing contractor relationships, reviewing RAMS, and providing H&S guidance.
• Monitoring building assets, planning maintenance, and forecasting OPEX/CAPEX.
• Driving sustainability efforts and supporting our carbon reduction strategy.
• Managing budgets, leases, service charges, and business continuity plans.
• Mentoring and developing a geographically dispersed FM team in line with our values.
• Stepping in for the Head of Workplace and Facilities when needed, including out-of-hours support.

This is more than just a facilities role—it is a chance to lead with purpose, innovate with impact, and grow with a team that values your expertise.

Why Join LiveWest:

At LiveWest, we are more than just a housing provider—we are a community of passionate people committed to making a real difference. You will be joining an organisation that values innovation, supports personal growth, and puts people at the heart of everything we do. With a strong social purpose, a collaborative culture, and a clear vision for the future, this is your chance to build a meaningful career while helping to shape better places to live and work across the South-West.

This role is being offered on a full time, permanent basis working 37 hours per week. Hybrid working is offered for this role, working 2 - 3 days per week in the Exeter office with regular travel to Tolvaddon and Weston-super-Mare, dependent on business need.

For further information about this role, please view our candidate information pack.

• Proven experience in managing facilities or property services, with strong knowledge of hard/soft services, compliance, and workplace H&S.
• Leadership and line management skills with a people-focused, customer service-oriented approach.
• Strong procurement, budget management, and environmental reporting experience.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to scrutinise technical H&S documentation.
• Proficient in using FM systems (e.g. BMS, CAFM).
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Must hold a full valid driving licence.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the role without requiring sponsorship.

• Working Style: Hybrid working with 2 - 3 days in the office to support your work/life balance.
• Generous Annual Leave: Start with 26 days, plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with length of service - and the option to purchase up to 5 extra days (pro rated for part time roles).
• Pension Contributions: Enjoy up to 9% employer contributions with our Defined Contribution scheme.
• Health Benefits and Perks: Access to a health care cash plan (worth up to £1,100 annually), virtual GP services, discounted gym memberships, and retail discounts including access to a Blue Light Card.
• Learning and Development: Invest in your future with ongoing personal and professional growth opportunities.
• Family Support: Policies designed to help you balance work and family life, including a new child payment.
• Wellbeing Matters: Priorities your health with mental health support, enhanced sick pay, wellness campaigns, and free flu jabs.
• Smarter Travel: Save with our Cycle to Work and Car Benefit schemes.
• Giving Back: Up to four paid volunteering days a year to support our communities.