Deputy Estates Operations Manager, Bromley Kent, to £45k plus great pension scheme

Catch 22 are helping our client, a leading college in SE London/ Bromley area, to recruit a Deputy Estates Operations Manager to support facilities operations across a number of campus sites.

Role Overview

Job Title: Deputy Estates Operations Manager

Location: Primarily based in Bromley, with travel to other sites in Bexley, Greenwich, and Lambeth

Salary: £40,292 to £45,335 (Full-Time, Permanent)

Key Responsibilities

Operational Support: Support and deputise for the Estates Operations Manager in leading both Hard and Soft FM (Facilities Management) services.

Compliance: Ensure all works comply with Building Regulations, Health and Safety at Work Act, and statutory standards like SFG20.

Maintenance: Manage repairs, remedial works, and fixed assets to ensure safe college environments for curriculum activities.

Service Delivery: Meet SLA standards, KPIs, and operational targets through effective team management.

Candidate Requirements

Technical Expertise: Proven experience in facilities management and a hands-on skillset in Hard and Soft Services.

Soft Skills: Strong resilience, diplomacy, and confidence in managing conflicting priorities and diverse stakeholders.

Legislative Knowledge: Familiarity with IEE regulations, CIBSE guidance, and BSRIA recommendations.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive package, including:

Generous pension schemes (LGPS) and excellent annual leave.

Access to an on-site gym, cycle to work schemes, and season ticket loans.

Professional development and leadership training opportunities.

Catch 22 are supporting a national Property Management company who are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to oversee a national property portfolio across multiple sectors. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with strong values, ambitious growth plans, and a supportive operational structure.

The successful candidate will be based at a picturesque estate location in Wakefield, acting as the main contact for clients while ensuring smooth and compliant FM service delivery.

They’re looking for someone who is proactive, organised, and confident in a client-facing environment. You will have a passion for delivering high standards and contributing to the success of a growing organisation.

This is a permanent, full time role paying around £45,000 per year.

Responsibilities

• Manage a national multi‑site property portfolio
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients
• Oversee reactive, planned and compliance maintenance activity
• Manage service partners and develop strong supplier relationships
• Ensure all works meet quality, budget and time expectations
• Monitor, review and approve contractor variations and invoices
• Work closely with internal FM support teams including Helpdesk, CAFM, PPM and H&S
• Produce management reports and performance updates
• Complete monthly site inspections
• Lead client review meetings and service‑partner performance sessions

Ideal Candidate

• Experience as a Facilities Manager or similar with a background managing multi‑site commercial portfolios
• Knowledge of hard & soft FM and property compliance
• Strong contractor management and invoice reconciliation skills
• Confident IT user, including CAFM/Helpdesk systems
• Excellent organisation and time management
• Flexibility for national travel (a couple of times per month)
• Participation in an on‑call escalation rota (currently 1 week in 6)
• Primarily office based

If interested in this position, please apply or contact Laura on Laurahastings@c22.co.uk or call 0113 242 8055. 

Director of Estates and Facilities, Care Home Provider, Essex, Cambs, Beds, c£65k (negotiable) plus £5k car allowance and package

My client, a care home provider with 11 care homes across Kent, Essex, Cambridgeshire and Bedfordshire, is recruiting a Director of Estates and Facilities @ c£70k plus car and benefits.

The director for Estates and Facilities  is responsible for;

All maintenance issues relating to the property portfolio by managing a team of contracted maintenance officers and specialist contractors, and by undertaking regular inspections of the homes.

Managing and setting up maintenance contracts; be able to manage and deliver all aspects of planned, reactive and cyclical maintenance plus minor works projects within a regional area within agreed budgets to ensure the existing estate is managed efficiently, effectively, and in compliance with all statutory obligations and Company objectives.

Purchasing items and services through quotes and tenders. This will involve a substantial amount of cost / benefit analysis. Monitoring and reporting on the supply chain performance will be required.

Manage and oversee project work relating to the refurbishment of the buildings from inception to completion, as well as undertaking regular reviews of the maintenance services alongside developing and implementing a planned preventative maintenance system.

Responsible for all Health and Safety matters including policy and practice for the organisation. Extensive knowledge of current legislation and good practice, be able to effectively communicate Health and Safety matters to staff through verbal and written communication, and have significant experience carrying out and implementing fire and general risk assessments and audits.

Person Specification & Skills;

A highly motivated problem solver who has experience of the health care industry, is able to work autonomously, is a good organiser and able to manage priorities effectively, and has prior experience in managing multi-site operations. Hold a current I.O.S.H qualification, valid UK driving License. 

We’re recruiting on behalf of a Central London based, prestigious and historic organisation for a Maintenance Assistant to join their Estates team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with hands-on maintenance experience looking for stability, variety, and one of the best benefits packages in the sector.

The Role
You’ll support the day-to-day upkeep of a large, high-profile site, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance while working alongside skilled trades and contractors.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs
• General building maintenance including basic plumbing, carpentry, and minor works
• Supporting other trades across electrical, painting & decorating, and more
• Using CAFM systems to log and manage maintenance tasks
• Ensuring high standards of health & safety at all times

About You

• Experience in general maintenance or estates (qualification desirable, not essential)
• Practical skills across basic plumbing, carpentry, and general repairs
• Team player with a positive, customer-focused attitude
• Reliable, adaptable, and physically fit (including working at height)

What’s on Offer
Alongside a salary of £29,310, you’ll benefit from an exceptional package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement; 30+ days including closure periods over Christmas, Easter and August (for most roles)
• An excellent free lunch
• A 40-hour working week including paid breaks (for most roles)
• Overtime paid for Operational roles
• Private Medical Insurance
• A non-contributory 12.5% Stakeholder Pension Scheme
• Interest-free Season Ticket/Bicycle loan
• Free uniform  (laundered)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity and Shared Parental Leave
• Great annual training and continual development support
• Bicycle stands and shower facilities
• Death in Service benefit; 6 x your annual salary
• Free Eye tests and free chiropody
• Access to a confidential Employment Assistance Programme
• Team building days
• Plenty of social events, such as staff parties, quiz nights etc.
• Shopping discounts

This is a rare opportunity to join a respected organisation offering long-term security, excellent work-life balance, and genuinely standout benefits.

Job Title: Marketing Manager
Location: North Kent (with occasional UK travel)
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to lead and deliver strategic marketing initiatives for a growing organisation operating within the Facilities Management sector. Based in Kent, this role will involve occasional travel across the UK to support business development and brand growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement marketing strategies to support business growth and brand positioning

• Manage multi-channel marketing campaigns, including digital, content, and events

• Create compelling marketing materials such as case studies, presentations, and bid support documentation

• Work closely with sales and operational teams to identify opportunities and generate leads

• Oversee brand consistency across all marketing activities

• Analyse campaign performance and provide reporting on marketing effectiveness

• Manage external agencies, suppliers, and marketing budgets where required

Requirements

• Proven marketing experience within Facilities Management, Construction, Engineering, or Property sectors

• Strong understanding of B2B marketing strategies and lead generation

• Excellent communication, content creation, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and campaigns simultaneously

• Willingness to travel occasionally across the UK

Whats on Offer

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000

• Opportunity to shape and grow the marketing function within a dynamic organisation

• A collaborative and supportive working environment

If you are a proactive marketing professional with sector experience and a passion for delivering impactful campaigns, we would welcome your application.

• 📍 Cleaner – Education Environment (Harrogate HG2)
  🕒 Immediate Start | Temporary Ongoing | £12.60 per hour

  We are proudly supporting a highly respected education establishment in Harrogate (HG2) who are looking for a reliable, hardworking Cleaner to join their facilities team on an ongoing temporary basis.

  If you take pride in maintaining clean, safe spaces and enjoy working as part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

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  ✨ What’s on Offer

  • Competitive pay: £12.60 per hour
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 6pm – 10pm
  • Enhanced DBS required (must already be in place)

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  🧹 Your Responsibilities

  • Cleaning classrooms, offices, corridors and communal areas
  • Ensuring high hygiene standards across the school
  • Emptying bins and replenishing supplies
  • Following health & safety and safeguarding procedures at all times

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  ✔️ What We’re Looking For

  • Previous cleaning experience is 
  • Available to start immediatley
  • Reliable, punctual, and committed
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail

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  If you're looking for a dependable evening role and want to contribute to a friendly, education-focused environment, apply today!

Maintenance Manager, 6 months FTC, Central London, to £53k pro rata

Our client is the Head Office of a Religious Order. Their prestigious home, near Regents Park, consists of office accommodation, library, café, book shop and extensive meeting room and events space.

They are in urgent need of a maintenance manager to cover sick leave, whilst the incumbent recovers from an operation.

The Maintenance Manager is a hands-on maintenance position, requiring electrical qualification (Level 2/3 and 18^th edition are essential).

The Maintenance Manager will oversee, manage and develop two staff (handyman and ppm planner/ compliance administrator) ensuring that planned and reactive woks are conducted effectively and compliance obligations are met. You will also be responsible for the instruction and oversight of specialist maintenance contractors and projects.

Hours of work are 35 hours p/week, Monday to Friday. One day p/week working from home is permitted.

A pro rata salary of up to £53k is offered. Employment would be direct with the ‘church’.

Please apply with CV and cover note including details of your availability to start and salary expectations.

Workplace Manager (12 month FTC), London, c£63-65k plus full package

Our client is a business of c 200 staff with head office and extensive meeting space in Central London The building is state of the art, BREEAM excellent rated. They are recruiting a Workplace Manager on 12 month FTC to oversee daily office operations, facilities, and employee experience to create a safe, efficient, and engaging work environment. Key responsibilities include managing a lean in-house FM team, vendor relationships, health and safety compliance, space planning, budget management, business continuity planning and supporting hybrid work initiatives. You will require strong leadership, organization, and communication skills. 

Key Responsibilities

• Facilities & Vendor Management: Oversee building maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, and vendor SLA compliance.
• Health & Safety & Compliance: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards, including RIDDOR, L8, EICR, F Gas and acting as fire warden and first aider.
• Workplace Experience: Improve the employee journey by managing office amenities, events, and hybrid work logistics.
• Operations & Finance: Manage office budgets, procurement, and supply inventory.
• Project Management: Lead on FM projects such as conversion to air source heat pumps, lift refurbishment and fit out of tenanted space.
• Space Planning: Coordinate seating, office moves, and space optimization to adapt to business needs.
• Team Leadership: Lead and support a small team (5) of front of house, H&S and facilities staff. 
• Business Continuity Planning: Ensure BCP is fit for purpose.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience in facilities management, office management, or hospitality, requiring 3-5+ years.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for managing relationships with employees and vendors.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) systems.
• Attributes: Highly organized, proactive, capable of managing budgets, and skilled in conflict resolution.
• Qualifications: Certification in Facilities Management and Health and Safety (e.g., IFMA, IWFM and IOSH or NEBOSH).

Our client can offer hybrid working with 3 days required in the office p/week. 25 days holiday allowance increasing by 1 day p/a up to 30. Full package.

Please note that candidates may very occasionally be required to work evenings or at the weekend if there is a significant event on in the building. Time off in lieu will be provided.

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract initially.