Assistant Facilities Manager (Full-time)
Company: Celtic Football Club
Location: Glasgow
Posted: May 19th, 2026
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.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.
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.
Management of match day contractors and Facilities staff
Analysis of tender documentation and appointment of sub-contractors
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
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
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
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
Skilled in all aspects of electrical installation, servicing and repair work.
~Recognised Electrical Trade Apprenticeship
~ Full clean driving licence
~ Previous experience working in a management role within a Facilities / Maintenance department.
~ Strong knowledge of engineering concepts, including electrical, mechanical systems and building fabric
~ Proficiency in MS Office packages
~ Flexible approach to working hours
~ Planning & organisation
~ Coaching and developing others
~ Strong leadership qualities
~ Recognised Project Management qualification, i.e., NEBOSH or IOSH
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.
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