JOB TITLE: PROPERTIES AND FACILITIES MANAGER

No of Posts: 1
Salary: £31,000, plus healthcare plan, Reduced rate Gym membership
Status: Full Time, Substantive
Hours: 37.5 per week over 5 days
Holidays: 24 days plus Bank Holidays per annum (plus day off for birthday)
Based at: Wigan Town Centre Location with regular visits to all charity premises.
Responsible to: CEO
Accountable to: Queen’s Hall Action on Poverty Trustees
To Apply: Please upload a CV and Covering letter outlining why you would be an asset to our charity using this link https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/42768
Please apply early as we reserve the right to close applications as soon as sufficient applicants have been received
Closing Date: 26th September 2025 5.00pm
Interviews: w/c 6th October 2025. Although we reserve the right to interview as applications are received.

PARTNERSHIP WORKING

The Brick is committed to delivering Wigan Council’s approach to Progress with Unity and as such we are asking for applicants who demonstrate an understanding of these values. We are looking for innovation and creativity, The Brick is not afraid to do things differently and pilot new initiatives to trial and test new ideas.

JOB PURPOSE

The Properties and Facilities manager will be integral to the quality and performance of the charity going forward. We are committed to the Good Landlord Charter, and to delivering safe, decent and affordable homes – you will be integral in ensuring that we always reach best practice in these areas. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience to play a vital role in the effective running and day to day functions of the charity, responsible for the charity’s buildings and vehicles. You will be required to maintain robust records and assist with matters of, health and safety as well as property and buildings management. You will have customer and employee service at the heart of everything you do, so that anyone who deals with The Brick internally or externally receives top quality and compliant service every time. Whilst ‘’customer first’’ must be your first core value this will be followed closely by responsibility, trust and confidence. You will ensure that efficient Health and Safety and risk management processes are in place across all areas of the charity, developing and implementing processes if necessary to ensure the smooth running of departments. You will strive to develop good working relationships with other colleagues across the organisation, seeking out opportunities to work collaboratively wherever possible.
In return you will receive a full wellbeing offer, including an employee assistance package, a full induction on processes, systems, role specific training and other sector relevant training such as asset-based working. We are a committed learning and development Charity with a robust induction, we offer regular access to extensive CPD and career progression (internal and external training) a friendly and supportive team environment, company sick pay.