Assistant Facilities Manager

ROLE: ASSISTANT FACILITIES MANAGER
TYPE : FULL-TIME

Reporting to the Facilities Manager, this role is responsible for the management of all aspects of building and maintenance work undertaken at any of Celtic F.C. sites. There is a requirement to work weekends, evenings and match days ensuring all inspections have been completed to allow the Match Day Safety Certificate to be issued to Stadium General Manager.

Key accountabilities will include

• Deputise for the Facilities Manager in the event of holidays or absence
• Provide cover for the Club’s electrician in the event of holidays or absence and assist with electrical repairs, maintenance and project works as required
• Assist with management of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance for all sites
• Ensure all works / inspections are completed and issues rectified to allow Match Day Safety Certificate to be issued
• Obtain detailed tenders from sub-contractors to carryout required works
• Management of sub-contractors once appointed
• Ensure compliance with relevant Health and Safety legislation for all sub-contractors.
• Assist with match day preparation works
• Management of match day contractors and Facilities staff
• Analysis of tender documentation and appointment of sub-contractors
• In conjunction with the Purchasing Manager, complete any Capital Expenditure documentation as necessary
• Financial management of all works, agreement of any deviations from tender and settlement of final accounts
• Liaise with Architects, Structural Consultants and Building control to obtain necessary warrants for works
• Provide on-call cover as part of department roster to ensure operational cover is available 24/7, on a call out basis. There will be a requirement to be on call one week in 4 with a responsibility to carryout repairs, arrange repairs through subcontractors or make safe faults reported in stadium, training centres and retail outlets
• The role will be primarily based at Celtic Park, with visits to training centres and retail outlets as required so a full driving licence is required
• Actively build and maintain positive working relationships with Colleagues across the Club, ensuring a collaborative approach is adopted at all times
• Ensure all communications with colleagues is professional, appropriate and considerate of individual needs and circumstances
• Treat all colleagues with dignity and respect by ensuring that your behaviour and approach during the course of all workplace activity is inclusive of all backgrounds and abilities and welcomes diverse contributions

Leadership & People

• Provide effective leadership to all direct reports, enabling the continuous development and improvement of team members.
• Ensure sufficient succession planning is in place within the Facilities Team, with development plans identified and implemented
• Manage both individual and team performance appropriately, ensuring performance gaps are identified and addressed constructively
• Ensure team members feel valued and recognised by acknowledging and celebrating team and individual successes
• Alongside HR, provide relevant wellbeing support to colleagues and maintain open channels of communication ensuring sufficient opportunity is available for team members to ask for support
• Ensure roles within the team are designed fairly and that work is allocated appropriately between colleagues
• Ensure the health and wellbeing of colleagues is considered in all team tasks, processes and communications

Skills and Experience required

Essential

• Skilled in all aspects of electrical installation, servicing and repair work.
• 18th Edition qualified
• Recognised Electrical Trade Apprenticeship
• Full clean driving licence
• Previous experience working in a management role within a Facilities / Maintenance department.
• Thorough knowledge of safe working practices
• Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, mechanical systems and building fabric
• Proficiency in MS Office packages
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Facilitating change
• Planning & organisation
• Team working and collaboration
• Coaching and developing others
• Strong leadership qualities
• Good problem solving skills

Desirable

• Recognised Project Management qualification, i.e., Prince II
• Recognised Health & Safety qualification, i.e., NEBOSH or IOSH
• Experience of working in a large stadium environment

Club Benefits

• Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance, pension and holiday buy scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Access to our colleague benefits & discount platform
• Regular colleague social events
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Free parking
• Staff retail discount on Celtic & Adidas merchandise

Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications we receive, we are unable to feedback to applicants that have not been selected for interview stage.

No job applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, civil partnership status, any gender re-assignment/identity/expression, religion or belief, sexual orientation or disability or other legal protected characteristics.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer a guaranteed interview to applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and who meet the criteria for the job.

Please apply with a CV & covering letter to: jobs@celticfc.co.uk

Application deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026