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Building Manager/Front Of House

Cobalt Recruitment
Manchester Full-time GBP 28,000 – 31,000
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Front Of House/Building Manager

Manchester

The Role

A Manchester-based commercial property management and workplace experience company are looking for a Front of House/Building Manager to join their team. The business helps landlords and occupiers create, manage, and enhance office environments across the North West.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as the first point of contact for maintenance issues, assessing whether they can be resolved in-house or require a contractor.

  • Proactively identify minor wear-and-tear issues and arrange resolution before they escalate.

  • Ensure building fabric, common areas, amenities and external areas remain in excellent condition through and coordination of works.

Contractor & Supplier Coordination
  • When works require specialist support, coordinate contractors, ensuring safe working, permit control, RAMS checks and high-quality delivery.

  • Monitor performance of cleaning, landscaping, reception and other service providers.

Tenant Liaison & Customer Experience
  • Be a visible, friendly, professional presence on site - the first point of contact for tenants.

  • Handle enquiries, maintenance requests and concerns with an exceptional customer-service approach.

  • Support tenant onboarding, move-ins, move-outs and viewings when required.

  • Build strong, trust-based working relationships to maintain retention and satisfaction.

Health, Safety & Compliance
  • Carry out regular H&S checks including fire alarm tests, emergency lighting, weekly building walk-throughs and plant room checks.

  • Maintain accurate logs, compliance records and inspection reports.

  • Ensure the site meets all statutory requirements and internal procedures.

  • Induct contractors and ensure adherence to safe working practices.

Administration & Reporting
  • Keep building documentation up-to-date: compliance records, contractor files, service sheets, asset logs.

  • Report operational performance, maintenance actions and any issues to the Facilities Manager.

  • Order consumables and maintain stock levels to support smooth building operations.

Brand Representation & Additional Duties
  • Represent the business professionally on-site, reflecting our values of care, quality and credibility.

  • Assist with larger building projects, refurbishments, or tenant events.

  • Be flexible in supporting occasional out-of-hours activities (overtime paid).

Café Support
  • Provide support to the on-site café during busy periods, working collaboratively as part of the wider team.

  • Assist with general tasks to ensure smooth day-to-day operation and a positive customer experience.

  • Take a flexible, team-first approach to support the successful launch and ongoing operation of the café.

What We're Looking For:
  • High standard of customer service and communication.

  • Ability to work independently and take ownership of the building's appearance and performance.

  • Good understanding of health & safety and building compliance requirements.

Organised, proactive, reliable and able to prioritise.
  • Strong communication skills

  • Essential IT skills (Microsoft Office & email)

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take ownership of a flagship business space and play a key role in delivering an outstanding workplace experience. As the Building Manager/Front of House there, you will be the face of the building, ensuring tenants receive a professional and welcoming service while maintaining the highest standards across the site.

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