- Professional
- Office in Stockport
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.
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!
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.
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, bowling, go-karting, football games, Winter party and much more!
- Car wash, barber, yoga classes, boot camp and massage services all on site
- Cycle to work scheme
- Shower and dry rooms
Diversity and inclusion
We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.
CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
Recruitment Agency Notice:
CDL have a PSL in place, but haven't used them for over 3 years, therefore be advised that any unsolicited submission of candidate details—including but not limited to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, or resumes (whether redacted or unredacted)—will be considered freely given and unsolicited. As such, these submissions will not be subject to any fees, terms, or obligations on our part.
We’re on a journey to keep innovating, that means welcoming new ideas and ways of thinking.
CDL recognises that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants.
Recruitment Agency Notice:
CDL have a PSL in place, but haven't used them for over 3 years, therefore be advised that any unsolicited submission of candidate details—including but not limited to LinkedIn profiles, CVs, or resumes (whether redacted or unredacted)—will be considered freely given and unsolicited. As such, these submissions will not be subject to any fees, terms, or obligations on our part.
Only candidate profiles that have been formally discussed with and approved by our Talent Acquisition (TA) team prior to submission AND submitted by agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) operating under agreed terms are authorised to submit candidates. Any submissions from non-PSL agencies, or those made outside of agreed processes, will be deemed non-compliant and will not be eligible for any fees or consideration.
