Facilities Manager

We are looking for someone who is proactive, enthusiastic and real team player. This role is all about the continued development and growth of the St Thomas Centre. The manager will ensure that through an approach to continual improvement the centre's use and relevance to Manchester's VCSE sector is maximised.

As the Facilities Manager, you will actively manage the day-to-day running of the St Thomas Centre, as an inclusive and accessible conference venue, office and workspace.

Collaboration will be at the heart of your work, so we are looking for someone who thrives on building and nurturing partnerships and working towards shared goals.

Salary: £35,938 - £37,923 per annum
Hours: 35 hours per week - flexi-time system with core hours 10am-3pm. Some evening and weekend work
Location: St Thomas Centre
Contract: Permanent
Reporting to: Deputy Chief Executive
Deadline: 12th February, 12pm
Date for interviews: 25th February, all day

Being a great people manager and communicator is key. You will need to explain ideas clearly, whether that is through conversation, writing reports or delivering presentations. You will also need to be comfortable in engaging with and manage relationships with customers, tenants, colleagues, partners, contractors, suppliers and the landlord (Manchester City Council).

An attention to detail and accuracy is vital in the role. You will be responsible for St Thomas Centre's website, booking system and other software, ensure it is maintained, updated and used to best effect to market, and manage the facilities.

Creativity is a key element of the role. You will take responsibility for exploring and introducing new ways to maximise usage and income generation for St Thomas Centre while also ensuring that the primary beneficiaries of the centre remain the communities of Greater Manchester.

You will need to be well organised and thorough and be able to collate and monitor a detailed analysis of usage of the Centre's facilities through robust information recording and storage systems.

You will also ensure that St Thomas Centre is efficiently and effectively run maintained and
oversee the necessary compliance with all legal requirements relevant to the venue e.g. HASW, Food Hygiene, Fire Safety and Environmental Health etc.

Key information

• Employer: Manchester Community Central
• Locations: Manchester
• Role Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Full-Time

To apply for this role:

1: Application Form
On our website is a short application form in which we ask you for some basic details and a few questions about your skills, knowledge and relevant experience. There is also an equalities monitoring form with simple questions and a privacy statement which we ask you to confirm you have read. Once you've completed the form, please email it to:

We acknowledge all applications by email (or post if email is not available) within 2 working days of receipt. If you don't receive an acknowledgement, please contact us as soon as possible: if you haven't heard from us, we may not have received your application.

More about this role

• Closing Date: Thursday 12th February 2026 at 12:00pm
• Closing Time: 12pm
• Anticipated Interview Date: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 12:00
• Contact Name: Pauline Clark
• Contact Information: Email: or telephone
• Employee Benefits: What Manchester Community Central offersAt Manchester Community Central, we are committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, and we offer: Flexible working: We value flexible working and offer options such as adjusted working hours, hybrid or home working. We have office space in Ardwick but our approach balances personal choice, building teamwork and the needs of the people we work with.Wellbeing support: Our dedicated Health and Wellbeing team works to create a culture that supports everyone's health and wellbeing at Manchester Community Central. This includes access to confidential, in-house mental health first aiders and regular team social activities. We also offer 'Re-energise Afternoons' - monthly sessions where staff can take time away from work to rest and recharge.Carers support: We are committed to supporting carers in the workplace, and we offer five days paid carers' leave per year for those with ongoing caring responsibilities, along with other support.Menstrual Health and Menopause friendly workplace: We are proud to Menstruation and Menopause Friendly employers, providing a range of support to help staff to manage symptoms, as well as educating employees on these topics.Professional development: Personal Development Plans (PDPs) and dedicated budgets for external training and growth.Volunteering leave: Staff are entitled to up to 2 days per year (pro rata) with pay to engage in voluntary activities.Active travel incentives: Support for public transport season tickets, a Cycle to Work scheme, and travel expenses for cyclists.These benefits reflect our commitment to supporting staff while working together to strengthen Manchester's communities.If you have specific needs or requests (e.g. related to accessibility, caregiving, flexible working, or something else), we encourage you to let us know during the application process.
  • Flexible Working Options: Flexitime
  • Working Pattern Details: 35 hours per week - flexi-time system with core hours 10am-3pm. Some evening and weekend work
  • Would You Consider A Job Share For The Role?: Yes