Senior Facilities Manager

Ready to lead the way in facilities excellence?

We’re on the hunt for a Senior Facilities Manager who’s not just great at keeping things running — but brilliant at moving things forward.

This role is all about initiative and impact. You’ll be a key player in shaping the strategic direction of our Facilities and Estate team, curating smart, forward-thinking plans that help us stand out and stay ahead. From compliance and maintenance to catering, cleaning, and even the Spa — you’ll lead across multiple service areas, making sure everything is audit-ready, high-performing, and people-first.

You’ll need to juggle hats, build strong relationships across our business units, and bring fresh thinking to how we operate. It’s not just about today — it’s about building a team and a service that’s ready for tomorrow.

If you’re confident, curious, and ready to make a real difference — we’d love to hear from you.

Here's What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Lead the charge on key facilities projects that make a real difference across the business.
•  Drive service improvements and smash KPIs and SLAs with smart, proactive thinking.
• Own the budget — deliver value without cutting corners on quality.
• Keep it running — manage reactive and planned maintenance, utilities, catering, cleaning, reception, and Spa ops.
• Champion safety — stay audit-ready and make health & safety second nature.
• Be the glue — build strong relationships across AO to keep everything connected and running smoothly.

A Few Things About You:

• A full UK driving licence - travel across AO locations is essential.
• Proven experience across all areas of responsibility listed.
• A strategic mindset with the ability to manage daily operations and long-term improvements.

Desirable:

• NEBOSH or IOSH Level 4 (or above).
• BIFM or IWFM Level 4 (or above).

Our Benefits:

• 33 Days Holiday 
• Competitive pension Scheme
• Gain exclusive ticket access to AO Arena, Sales Sharks, and Manchester Thunder.

To see all our benefits and perks, visit our AO Benefits page