Corporate Facilities Manager

Clarksoutlet; Street; On-site; GBP 45,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned footwear brand in the UK is seeking a Facilities Manager responsible for effective management of their property holdings. The role includes overseeing operations, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing budgets. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in facilities management and project delivery, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. Benefits include career progression opportunities in a brand with strong heritage and craftsmanship.

Benefits

Career progression

Training and development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management across multi-site property portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of building services, maintenance, and health & safety regulations.
• Experience managing outsourced facilities management providers and third-party contractors.
• Excellent organisational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Financial acumen with experience in budget management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the effective operation of Clarks' property holdings.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Lead facilities-related projects to completion.
• Compile and manage facilities management budgets.
• Oversee maintenance work and contractor performance.

Skills

Facilities management

Building services knowledge

Budget management

Communication skills

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

UK HQ, 40 High Street, Street, Somerset, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Monday 2 February 2026 at 00:00

Location

Street, Somerset BA16 0EQ

Role Purpose

The Facilities Manager is responsible for the effective and efficient management of the physical environment across Clarks’ property holdings, including the UK Corporate/HQ, Westway Distribution Centre, London Office, and Lime Cottages. The role ensures operational capability is maintained, risks to business and infrastructure are minimized, and all facilities services are delivered to the highest standards.

Key Responsibilities

Property & Environment Management

• Oversee the day-to-day management of all Clarks property holdings, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient environments.
• Proactively identify and implement solutions to maintain operational capability and eliminate high levels of risk to business and infrastructure.
• Ensure sites are optimised in terms of space planning and energy efficiency.

Team Management

• Oversee the line management of all internal Clarks security and postal employees as required ensuring the highest level of service to Clarks is provided.

Outsourced Facilities & Soft Services Management

• Manage the relationship with the outsourced facilities management company, ensuring strict adherence to agreed service level agreements (SLAs) and standards.
• Manage the relationship with soft services contractors (catering, security, cleaning, and any other services that will transfer directly to Clarks post-CBRE).
• Monitor and review performance using key information such as SLAs and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Organise and oversee both routine and corrective maintenance work, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations.
• Liaise with third-party contractors to ensure all work is completed on time, to specification, and in compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain and update the asset register, ensuring all maintenance activities are logged and compliant.
• Maintain a comprehensive list of approved third-party contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all works quoted have a benchmark and that competitive quotes are obtained for comparison.
• Arrange and coordinate office moves, ensuring minimal disruption and efficient use of space.
• Continuously review and optimise site layouts for space utilisation and energy efficiency.

Budget & Financial Management

• Compile, manage, and maintain facilities management budgets, ensuring cost-effective delivery of services.
• Track expenditure, forecast future requirements, and report on budget performance.
• Manage the performance of approved contractors and suppliers, monitoring delivery against SLAs and KPIs.
• Conduct regular reviews and elevate issues as necessary to ensure continuous improvement.

Compliance & Health & Safety

• Ensure all facilities management activities comply with relevant health and safety legislation and company policies.

Project Management

• Lead and deliver facilities‑related projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and deliver business benefits.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Prepare and deliver project documentation, reports, and updates to senior management.

Reporting & Documentation

• Prepare regular reports on facilities operations, contractor performance, and budget status for senior management.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and compliance logs.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in facilities management across multi‑site property portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of building services, maintenance, and health & safety regulations.
• Experience managing outsourced facilities management providers, soft services, and third‑party contractors.
• Excellent organisational, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Financial acumen with experience in budget management and reporting.
• Proficient in facilities management systems and Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

Personal Attributes

• Proactive and solutions‑oriented.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

At Clarks, you’ll be part of a brand with heritage, craftsmanship, and style at its core. We offer great training, career progression, and the chance to make your mark in a global business.

About Clarks

Two brothers, a small town, and shoes that changed the world. Based in Somerset, England,Clarkshasredefinedshoemaking since its foundation in 1825,when James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off‑cutsand forever transformed the future of footwear.

Sparking revolutions and defining generations,ourarchive of over 25,000shoesincludes the inimitableClarksDesert Boot™andClarksWallabee™.And every pair wedesign todayusesthe sameground‑breaking combination of invention andcraftsmanshipthat started it all.

Progress is woven into our DNA.Whetherwe’repioneeringcutting‑edgecomfort technologies, championing social change, or working on trailblazing collaborations with cultural icons and KOLs,we’realways stridingforward.

Join us in 2026as we celebrateover200 years of givingpeople the freedom to move comfortably, proudly commemorating our legacy of craft, innovation,and impact–and looking boldly ahead, too.

Disclaimer

This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company’s discretion at any time, with or without notice.

UK HQ, 40 High Street, Street, Somerset, United Kingdom