Facilities Assistant

• Victoria, SW1
• 4–5 Hours Per Day | Monday–Friday (Times to be agreed)
• Temp to Perm Opportunity
• £14.80 Per Hour

Catch 22 are recruiting on behalf of our client for a Facilities Assistant to join a professional corporate office environment in Victoria, London.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with facilities, office support, or workplace services experience who enjoys working in a hands-on role and takes pride in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming workplace. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of a modern office, supporting employees, visitors, and contractors.

The Role

As Facilities Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting workplace operations and ensuring communal areas, meeting spaces, and office facilities are maintained to a high standard. This is a varied role that requires a proactive approach, strong attention to detail, and excellent organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, tidy, and welcoming office environment.
• Manage kitchen areas, including loading/unloading dishwashers and replenishing supplies.
• Order and restock refreshments, stationery, and workplace consumables.
• Set up meeting rooms and ensure rooms are cleared and reset following meetings.
• Prepare refreshments and assist with catering arrangements for internal and external meetings.
• Carry out routine checks of office equipment, printers, and photocopiers.
• Support health and safety compliance activities and maintain accurate records.
• Assist with sustainability and workplace improvement initiatives.
• Purchase supplies locally when required and manage outgoing post and parcels.
• Monitor and report building maintenance issues to ensure prompt resolution.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and contractors regarding workplace-related matters.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous facilities, workplace, office services, or front-of-house experience (desirable).
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to work.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Basic understanding of workplace health and safety requirements.
• The ability to undertake occasional physical duties such as moving supplies or carrying boxes.
• A flexible and positive attitude with a willingness to support the wider team.

What's on Offer?

• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects.
• Modern office environment in a central London location.
• Varied and rewarding role with no two days the same.
• Opportunity to work within a professional corporate setting.
• Supportive and collaborative workplace culture.

Please note: This is a fully office-based role, and applicants must be able to travel to Victoria, SW1, five days per week.

Interested? Apply today to find out more about this exciting Facilities Assistant opportunity.

Venue Health & Safety Adviser – temporary contract

Westminster, London | £40,000 - £45,000 | 3-6 month temp contract initially

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join the award-winning QEII Centre, London's premier events venue, as a Venue Health & Safety Adviser.

Working across a busy live-events environment, you'll provide expert health and safety support covering building infrastructure, contractor management, fire safety, incident investigation, water hygiene, and event operations. You'll work closely with operational teams to ensure compliance, manage risk, and support the safe delivery of high-profile conferences, exhibitions, and corporate events.

This role is ideal for a proactive H&S professional with experience in complex operational or public-facing environments who enjoys balancing compliance with exceptional customer experience.

IOSH essential, NEBOSH highly desirable.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (full time equivalent)
Location: Westminster, London
Contract: 3-6 month temp contract with potential to become permanent

Interested? Apply today to find out more.

Catch 22 are recruiting on behalf of a prestigious private organisation in Barnsley for a professional and proactive who urgently require a receptionist with knowledge of facilities management. 

This is a varied front-of-house role, combining reception duties with facilities coordination responsibilities. You will be the first point of contact for visitors, manage meeting room bookings, support office operations, coordinate contractors and suppliers, and help ensure the workplace runs smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver a professional front-of-house reception service
• Meet and greet visitors and manage incoming calls
• Coordinate meeting rooms and office facilities
• Liaise with contractors, suppliers and service providers
• Support health & safety and workplace compliance activities
• Assist with general office administration and facilities tasks

About You:

• Previous reception, facilities or office coordination experience
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Professional, approachable and able to work independently
• Able to start immediately

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established private organisation offering a supportive working environment and long-term career prospects. 

Catch 22 are working with a leading property management organisation who are seeking an experienced Senior Building Manager to take responsibility for a prestigious commercial property in Manchester, near Trafford Centre.

This is an outstanding opportunity to manage a landmark, multi-occupancy asset, taking ownership of all hard and soft FM services, contractor performance, occupier engagement, health & safety compliance and operational excellence. The successful candidate will also play a key role in driving service improvements, supporting strategic FM initiatives and leading on-site service partners to ensure the property continues to operate to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery and ongoing performance of all hard and soft FM services across the building.
• Manage specialist contractors through KPI-led performance management, contract reviews and monthly supplier meetings.
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes and ensure statutory compliance across the property.
• Manage service charge expenditure, invoice approvals and budget monitoring, identifying and reporting any significant variances.
• Lead minor works projects from inception through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and to a high standard.
• Conduct regular building inspections, audits and health & safety reviews.
• Provide leadership and oversight of cleaning, security and maintenance providers, chairing regular operational meetings and driving service excellence.
• Build strong relationships with occupiers, stakeholders, local businesses and service partners to enhance the customer experience.
• Drive occupier engagement initiatives, community events and sustainability-focused activities across the property.
• Support business continuity planning, emergency preparedness and wider regional FM projects.

Ideal candidate

• At least 4 years' experience within Facilities Management, with a strong understanding of managing agent responsibilities.
• Experience managing a large-scale, trophy commercial building or estate.
• Strong knowledge of both hard and soft FM services and contractor management.
• Proven experience managing teams and leading service providers to deliver exceptional standards.
• Excellent understanding of landlord and tenant relationships within commercial property.
• Strong commercial awareness, service charge budget management and contract management experience.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety legislation and compliance requirements within commercial property.
• NEBOSH General Certificate (essential).
• IWFM membership or working towards membership (highly desirable).

Role details

• Salary up to £50,000.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Opportunity to manage a flagship commercial asset within a leading property management organisation.
• Join a business renowned for delivering exceptional customer service and operational excellence.
• Genuine career development opportunities within a highly respected property consultancy.

If you're an experienced Building Manager, Senior Facilities Manager or Facilities Manager looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Catch 22 are working with a large independent property management organisation, who are seeking an experienced Building Manager to oversee a commercial property close to the centre of Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive professional to join a leading property management team. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the delivery of both hard and soft facilities management services.
• Manage contracts, budgets, and procurement processes to ensure effective service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Conduct regular property inspections and safety tours.
• Liaise with occupiers, staff, and service providers to maintain smooth building operations.

Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Facilities Management, with a strong understanding of managing agent responsibilities. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of landlord-tenant relationships within commercial property.
• Proven experience in health and safety management, including awareness of fire risk, asbestos, and water hygiene.
• Strong contract management skills and experience leading a team.
• IOSH Managing Safely certification (essential).
• Membership of IWFM/IOSH (preferred).

This role is paying a salary of up to £43,000, working Monday to Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm. An immediate start is preferred. If you are a dedicated and experienced facilities management professional, apply now or get in touch with Laura on 0113 242 8055 or Laurahastings@c22.co.uk

Our client, one of the world’s leading property agents, is seeking a Temporary Centre Manager  to manage a shopping centre in Hyde - Greater Manchester. This is an urgent requirement with an immediate start. 

Contract

• Temporary position – urgent start
• Hours: Monday to Friday, emergancy weekend cover maybe needed
• Location: Commercial property in Hyde, Manchester
• Duration: As required by the client (ongoing temporary assignment)
• Rate: Around £19.20 per hour (Equivalent to £40,000 per year)

Core Responsibilities

• Oversee hard and soft FM services across the site
• Act as the main point of contact for tenants, ensuring excellent customer service
• Ensure full compliance with all client systems, procedures, and governance
• Monitor and maintain Health & Safety standards across the property
• Manage onsite contractors, ensuring high standards of delivery
• Conduct regular audits, review budgets, and ensure best value
• Maintain records, systems and audit files to a high and accurate standard

Ideal Candidate

• Must hold a valid IOSH Managing Safely certificate
• Strong customer service and stakeholder skills
• Previous experience within commercial property or facilities management, retail or shopping centre experience is a bonus
• Able to start immediately

If you are interested in this role, please apply or contact Laura at 0113 242 8055 or Laurahastings@c22.co.uk