Facilities Manager

Manage facilities across ENO venues including the West End's biggest theatre.

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: London Coliseum & other locations as required

We’re seeking an experienced Facilities Manager to ensure the seamless delivery of FM services across our unique property portfolio, including the London Coliseum.

The Facilities Manager drives the effective management of both hard and soft services, overseeing contracts, suppliers, and maintenance programmes to the highest standards. Working in close partnership with internal teams and external providers, they ensure that our venues remain safe, compliant, and performance-ready at all times.

Beyond day-to-day operations, this role also involves optimising budgets, enhancing service delivery and leading sustainability initiatives within a heritage setting.

If you’re a hands-on Facilities Management professional who enjoys balancing operational needs with strategic impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements:

• Significant Facilities Management experience (typically around 5 years or equivalent), covering both hard and soft services, ideally within a public-facing or cultural venue

• Proven track record of managing outsourced FM contracts in both hard and soft services

• Hold (or actively working towards) professional qualifications in Facilities Management ideally with demonstrated continued professional development

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Understanding of building systems, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and safety regulations

• Proficiency in planning, scheduling, and managing multiple tasks simultaneously

• Excellent time management skills

• Aptitude for quickly identifying issues and developing practical solutions

• Strong verbal and written skills for clear communication with staff, contractors, and senior management

• Commitment to implementing eco-friendly practices and sustainable building operations

• A proactive and positive approach to tackling challenges

• Proven ability to interpret and apply health and safety legislation, carry out audits and risk assessments, and work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure compliance

• Have experience in ensuring budgets and service provider resources are managed efficiently

Please see our recruitment pack for full details of the role.

Application deadline: 5pm, Friday 26 June 2026

1st Interviews: 2 & 3 July 2026

2nd Interviews: 7 & 8 July 2026

Reasonable adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process, please contact workwithus@eno.org

English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we particularly encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.

Locations

London Coliseum