Facilities Manager

A bit about us 

Do you want to join one of the world’s fastest growing sports technology companies? 

Genius Sports is at the epicentre of the global network connecting sports, brands and fans through official live data. Our mission is simple. We champion a more sustainable sports data ecosystem that benefits all parties. 

We’re looking for enthusiastic and ambitious people to join our talented team.  

If you see yourself becoming part of a global family building the future of sports entertainment together, then come and grow with us.  

We put trust in our people to deliver the difference for our clients around the world. It’s why many of the world’s largest leagues & federations such as the NFL, English Premier League, FIBA and NCAA choose to work with Genius Sports. 

Main Responsibilities:

• The Facilities Manager is responsible for the overall upkeep and appearance of the office locations in London & Manchester, ensuring they reflect the Genius Sports brand consistently.
• Provide the utmost responsiveness to senior leadership and employee requests, addressing all facilities-related issues, requests, and emergencies promptly.
• Oversee both hard services (maintenance, HVAC, etc.) and soft services (reception, mail, office support, etc.) to ensure seamless operations across all sites.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders (e.g., Head of Facilities), external vendors, and regulatory bodies to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards. Identify, bid out, and manage projects after approval from the Facilities Director, ensuring effective local vendor management throughout.
• Coordinate and manage all maintenance tasks, including emergency and planned repairs (mechanical, electrical, plumbing, glass, aesthetics, and carpentry) by collaborating with technicians, vendors, and contractors.
• Continuously review and suggest repairs, and upgrade opportunities to improve service levels and efficiency.
• Manage environmental H&S procedures for facilities, structure and execute Fire/Life/Safety inspections (both planned and unplanned), and lead the design and implementation of the local Fire/Life/Safety management system, which includes documentation, processes, training, and communication.
• Conduct and document regular facility inspections, ensuring compliance with regulations as well as departmental standards.
• Collaborate with local Office Manager to manage space planning for each site, ensuring efficient use of space.
• Maintain positive relationships with teams and leaders in each office, conducting regular meetings to address unresolved facility issues and gather feedback for continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements:

• 2-3 years of experience in facilities management, focusing on corporate services, or workplace management.
• Ability to travel and work non-standard hours (ad hoc)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing teams in facilities operations.
• Familiarity with office/building operations, systems, and employee services.
• Proven ability to manage vendors and stakeholder relationships.
• Strong initiative and ability to work both independently and in teams.
• Excellent time management, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Location: London, UK (with responsibilities in Manchester)

This role is also eligible for hybrid working (3 days in the office).

What’s in it for you? 

As well as a competitive salary and annual leave allowance, our benefits include health insurance, skills training and much more, depending on the location. We also offer a host of softer benefits, including many social events throughout the year such as summer and winter holiday parties, monthly team building events, sports tournaments, charity days and wellbeing activities.   

How we work 

We have adapted a forward-thinking ‘Ways of Working’ framework, which sets out (amongst other things) the opportunities for Geniuses to work flexibly, remotely and on working holidays. It affects different teams and locations differently, so please ask for further information in how it would work with this role. 

Our employees are empowered to stretch the boundaries of what’s achievable, always reaching further and pushing the edges to see what gives. We collaborate, we innovate, and we celebrate. We will continue to grow as an organisation and continue to invest in our highly talented and diverse team of Geniuses.  

Genius Sports Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We recognize and celebrate the benefits that a diverse and inclusive workforce bring to our business, our customers and our staff. We welcome and will consider all applications regardless of age, different abilities or disability, gender identity or re-assignment, marriage, pregnancy, maternity, race or nationality, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation (and any other applicable status). Please let us know when you apply if you need any assistance during the recruiting process due to a disability.