Facilities Team Leader

Department: Facilities

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: On Campus

Compensation: Up to £55,000 p.a

Description

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Facilities Team Leader to oversee the delivery of high-quality facilities services across our campus. This role combines contract management with hands-on leadership of the facilities team, ensuring compliance, efficiency, and exceptional service standards.

You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, leading the Facilities team, and driving continuous improvement across all aspects of facilities management—including maintenance, health & safety, sustainability, and budget control.

About CDL
CDL is one of the UK’s leading software development houses, employing over 600 people at its campus in Stockport. It has a consistent history in the high-volume retail insurance sector. CDL has spearheaded developments in the aggregator, web and telematics space, including connected home, enrichment and self-service solutions. As a result, the company’s robust and innovative technologies have enabled its customers to thrive in the highly competitive UK insurance marketplace. We have built a collaborative and creative culture where we employ agile techniques to deliver our pace-setting applications. We pride ourselves on cultivating an inspiring working environment with our employees at the heart of our company.

In a nutshell we are the market leading software house in our industry, creating the software, websites & apps for the Insurance & Finance sector across the UK. If you were to go on a price comparison website, approximately 65% of the companies on there are our clients!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the facilities team across multiple sites
• Oversee all service contracts, ensuring SLAs and KPIs are met or exceeded
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, vendors, and internal stakeholders
• Monitor and manage budgets, forecasts, and cost-saving initiatives
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety regulations, statutory requirements, and company policies
• Drive sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency programs
• Implement preventative maintenance schedules and reactive repair protocols
• Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments
• Provide strategic input into facilities planning, space utilisation, and capital projects
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members to foster a high-performance culture

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Facilities Management or Building Services
• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate
• Proven experience in contract management and supplier negotiation
• Strong understanding of building systems, compliance, and maintenance

Leadership & Skills

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a facilities leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage contractors
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Financial acumen and experience managing operational budgets

Benefits

Salary

The salary for the role of Facilities Team Leader pays up to £55,000p.a. Your growth and advancement within CDL are only limited by your own ambition and effort.

Benefits 

• 25 days holiday to start, increasing by 1 day per 1 year of service up to 30 days.
• Top employer for 9th year running
• Excellent training and development platform
• Opportunities for career progression
• Health and Wellbeing programme
• Virtual activities, lunch and learns, coffee mornings and meetups.
• Life and health assurance
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Established Recognition Award System
• Great Parental Benefits
• Diversity and Inclusion network 
• Pension scheme
• Community projects and volunteer days 
• Refer a friend bonus 

Campus Benefits:

• On-site free parking
• Open plan modern offices
• Quiet Spaces are also available
• Subsidised restaurant
• Games room and chill out zone
• Annual Hackathon & Deep Racer Events
• Social activities, regular social events through our social group Xtra, including a summer BBQ, competitions,