Facilities and Compliance Manager

Working pattern: Onsite - 5 days per week

Contract type: Permanent

Location: London

Applications deadline: Monday 7 September 2026, 11:59 pm

Interview date: Thursday 24 September 2026 – online via MS Teams

Note from the Head of Facilities

"Thank you for considering this role. I look forward to learning more about you and your skills. In the meantime, please read on to discover how you can make a meaningful impact in our Finance & Operations department."

About the Role

The Facilities & Compliance Manager role at the Royal College of Psychiatrists offers a unique and exciting opportunity to blend strategic leadership and hands-on operational facilities management. The role will support the Head of Facilities in being responsible for overseeing our London headquarters and UK offices, ensuring our sites remain safe, efficient, and aligned with the College’s goals.

Whether you’re an experienced Facilities Manager ready to step up or a seasoned Operations Manager, this role offers the opportunity to help shape and develop our facilities team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead from the front with a hands-on approach to Operational Facilities Management.
• Manage and develop the Facilities team, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.
• Operationally manage all facilities functions, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and outstanding service delivery.
• Manage Contractor Management & KPI performance.
• Support the Head of Facilities with Facilities projects.
• Champion & promote a Health & Safety culture.
• Manage the College Merchandise sales function.
• Work Closely with Senior colleagues to drive strategic initiatives, including sustainability programmes and events management.
• Manage budgets effectively, optimising resources and cost efficiency.
• Act as a role model for excellence, customer focus, and College values.
• Be the main on-call Emergency contact for 21 Prescot Street.

The Team & Department

The Facilities team has undergone significant transformation, recently integrating the Prescot Street events portfolio. With a renewed focus on performance and continuous improvement, we are building a strong, collaborative leadership team across Finance & Operations. You will play a key role in shaping its future and developing its people.

About You

• Proven team leadership experience with a passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams.
• Strong background in facilities management, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on operational leadership.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A passionate, proactive, solutions-driven approach with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

THE COLLEGE

The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.

We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.

We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.

We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.

We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.

For any queries, please e-mail: [email protected]

If you require assistance or any other reasonable adjustments to complete your application, please contact [email protected]

STAFF BENEFITS

To help we offer a range of excellent staff benefits including:

• up to 25 days of annual leave, depending on length of service (exclusive of public and bank holidays)
• up to six College closures days (during May, August and December)
• generous flexi-time and time off in lieu (TOIL) schemes
• enhanced maternity leave (eight weeks at full pay, 18 weeks at half pay, 13 weeks lower rate SMP, 13 weeks unpaid leave)
• enhanced paternity leave (two weeks at full pay, rather than at statutory level)
• interest-free season ticket loan
• subsidised café at our London Head Office
• health and wellbeing package (including up to £160 for complementary therapies)
• money towards annual eye tests
• 24/7 health and stress-related helplines
• management support helplines
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• generous pension and life assurance schemes

The College is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Charity registration. no. 228636.

The College is a proud member of the Disability Confident Employer scheme. A Disability Confident employer will offer an interview to any applicant who declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria (essential) for the job as defined by the employer. Please see Candidate Information Pack for more information.

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