Temporary Facilities & Centre Manager

Forrest Recruitment · Manchester, North West

Temporary Facilities & Centre Manager at Forrest Recruitment, based in Manchester, North West. This is a contract role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Manchester, North West
Contract
Contract
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
28 Aug 2026
Sector
Facilities Manager

Reference https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=247033

About the role

Immediate start, 6 week + duration.

 

Mon to Fri, 9am to 5.30pm.

 

£17.50 + per hour, DOE.

 

Responsibilities

 

  • Lead on‑site teams and contractors, delivering high‑quality FM services aligned with the asset strategy.

 

  • Work closely with Surveying, Marketing and Admin teams to maximise occupancy and enhance the occupier experience.

 

  • Manage PR, social media and community relationships to strengthen the centre’s profile.

 

  • Oversee all statutory compliance, inspections, risk assessments and corrective actions.

 

  • Manage hard and soft services, planned maintenance, contractor performance and service delivery.

 

  • Produce specifications, manage procurement, validate invoices and monitor budgets.

 

  • Handle maintenance requests, minor projects, safety tours and property inspections.

 

  • Ensure robust Health & Safety and Environmental management systems are in place.

 

  • Support insurance claims, incident reporting and operational issue resolution.

 

  • Maintain accurate property documentation and ensure all works follow correct H&S procedures.

 

  • Build strong relationships with occupiers, suppliers and stakeholders.

 

  • Provide performance reporting and support wider FM strategies and management team cover when required.

 

Essentials

  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in shopping centre or retail management essential.

 

  • Strong FM background with hard services experience.

 

  • NEBOSH General Certificate (essential); BIFM/IOSH membership desirable.

 

  • Excellent communication, report writing and stakeholder management skills.

 

  • Confident managing budgets, service charge and contractor performance.

 

  • Social media awareness and ability to represent the centre professionally.

 

  • Self‑motivated, adaptable and able to lead teams in a fast‑paced environment.

 

Interested? Please email your CV FAO: TARA to [email removed] to secure your name against this booking.

 

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

Reference: https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=247033 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 28 Aug 2026 · Listed via Forrest Recruitment

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