Location: Cardiff city centre with option to work from home 2 days a week after a successful probation period (6 months).
Salary: £36,400 plus a bonus of up to 4% of salary related to performance against set KPIs and company values
Contract: Full-time, Permanent (Contract to November 2026 with funding extension likely)
Hours: 37.5 hours a week. On occasion, you may be asked to work outside of our core working hours. This will be communicated in advance.
Join FOR Cardiff and Shape the Future of Our City!
Are you passionate about creating clean, safe, and welcoming urban spaces? Do you thrive in a hands-on role that blends strategic planning with on-the-ground action? If so, FOR Cardiff wants you to be our Place Management Manager!
About Us
FOR Cardiff is a Business Improvement District (BID) dedicated to making Cardiff a vibrant, safe, and prosperous city for businesses, residents, and visitors. Through innovative projects and strategic partnerships, we enhance the city’s public spaces and deliver tangible improvements that make a real difference.
About the Role
As our Place Management Manager, you’ll lead on ensuring Cardiff’s public spaces are well-maintained, attractive, and accessible. Working closely with key stakeholders, local authorities, and businesses, you’ll oversee street cleaning, safety initiatives, public realm enhancements, and operational projects.
Key Responsibilities
✔️ Operations & Maintenance: Manage and coordinate city-centre cleaning and maintenance initiatives to improve Cardiff’s streetscape.
✔️ Safety & Security: Work with local authorities, police, and partners to enhance public safety and reduce anti-social behavior.
✔️ Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with businesses, councils, and service providers to deliver impactful projects.
✔️ Public Realm Enhancements: Oversee improvements such as street furniture, lighting, and wayfinding to create a more welcoming environment.
✔️ Sustainability & Innovation: Identify opportunities to implement sustainable and forward-thinking urban solutions.
What We’re Looking For
✅ Experience in facilities management, public realm operations, or urban regeneration.
✅ Strong project management and problem-solving skills.
✅ Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
✅ A proactive, hands-on approach with a passion for improving city environments.
✅ Experience in delivery crime or safety focused projects.
✅ A creative thinker with demonstrable experience of bringing forward innovative solutions to challenges.
Our Values
Member focused – We listen and adapt to members needs and the emerging future.
Integrity – Delivering our commitments to members and the community.
Compassion – Observe, listen, understand and support.
Communication – Everyone has a voice and part to play.
Collaboration – Working in partnership to make a difference.
Why Join Us?
🌟 Impactful Work: Play a key role in shaping Cardiff’s urban environment.
🤝 Collaborative Team: Work alongside passionate professionals dedicated to city improvement.
🚀 Career Growth: Develop your skills and expertise in a dynamic, fast-paced setting.
🏙 City-Centric Role: Be at the heart of exciting projects that enhance Cardiff’s public spaces.
What We Offer
- 25 days holiday + all UK Bank Holidays
- Learning & development budget
- Discretionary annual bonus scheme
- Access to private health insurance (including online GP appointments available 24/7)
- Parental leave
- Pension contribution
- Annual paid volunteering days
- Flexible working options
- Wellbeing perks
- Cycle to work scheme
How to Apply
If you’re ready to make a difference in Cardiff’s we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV and a cover letter outlining how you have the right knowledge, experience and skills for this role to sarah@aspirerecruitmentservices.co.uk by 5pm Monday 17th March. Recruitment for this role is managed by Sarah at Aspire Recruitment Services, please do not send applications directly to us. Please contact Sarah for further information.
FOR Cardiff is committed to diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.