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Area Manager
Job Posted: 6 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cardiff
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Area Manager – Estates & Facilities Maintenance
Location: Cardiff (covering sites across Wales)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £60,000 + Company Car/Car Allowance
About the Role
Are you an experienced operations leader ready to take the next step in your career? This is an exciting opportunity to oversee facilities and maintenance service delivery across the Reserve Forces and Cadets Association (RFCA) estate in Wales. If you're motivated by delivering operational excellence, leading great teams, and building strong client relationships, this could be the perfect fit for you.
The Opportunity
As Area Manager, you’ll take full responsibility for delivering a high-quality, compliant maintenance service across a diverse estate. This includes planned and reactive maintenance, grounds maintenance, and support for capital works projects. You’ll work closely with both internal teams and external stakeholders to meet performance targets and ensure all work is delivered to the highest standard.
Key duties include:
Leading a regional operational team with a strong focus on service delivery and statutory compliance
Managing and improving performance across key metrics and KPIs
Supporting project delivery and capability building in line with evolving estate needs
Driving a culture of safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Acting as the primary interface with the client and stakeholders across the RFCA and DIO estates
Leading team development, wellbeing, and inclusivity initiatives
Ensuring policies and processes are aligned with business and contract standardsWhat You’ll Bring
We're looking for someone with:
A strong track record in operational leadership, preferably within estates or facilities management
Experience managing diverse teams, influencing at all levels, and fostering high performance
Good understanding of statutory compliance, building maintenance, and risk management
Confidence in budget management, reporting, and decision-making
Hands-on experience in technical or trade environments (engineering qualifications desirable)
The ability to travel across Wales as needed (full UK driving licence required)
UK nationality and eligibility for Security Clearance (SC)This role is ideal for someone who has worked in the field and is now ready to step into a strategic, people-focused leadership position—or for an experienced leader looking to bring their skills to a meaningful and values-led environment.
What’s on Offer
25 days annual leave
6% matched pension contribution
Company car or car allowance
Private medical cover (for you and your partner)
Life assurance (2x salary)
Flexible working – based in the Cardiff office at least 3 days per week, with remote working available for 2 daysBefore You Apply
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