Full job descriptionFacilities ManagerLondon - Onsite (with some flex working) - 40 Hour Week
Are you a hands-on Facilities Manager who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment?
We’re working with a highly prestigious educational and creative institution that is in need of a customer service focused Facilities Manager to join their team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation where your work will have a real impact on staff, students and visitors alike. You’ll will supervise a small facilities and manage the day to day operations of a large complex building, ensuring buildings, facilities and compliance standards are maintained to the highest level.
The RoleReporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the estate, ensuring a safe, compliant and welcoming environment across multiple facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
*Managing a small Facilities team, so supervisory experience is a must!
*Ensuring statutory compliance across the building
*Overseeing the day to day operations and running of the building including maintenance and repairs.
*Leading health & safety and risk management activities
*Monitoring budgets and controlling expenditure
*Supporting refurbishment and improvement projects
*Ensuring exceptional standards of customer service for staff, students and visitors
*Developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders
About YouWe’re looking for an experienced Facilities Manager who can demonstrate:
*Previous facilities management experience within education, Arts & Culture ideally, but not essential.
*Hands on trades experience if possible - able to fix things and roll up those sleeves!
*Experience of leading a small team.
*Strong knowledge of statutory compliance and health & safety regulations
*Experience managing contractors and service partners
*Budget management experience
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
*A proactive, solutions-focused approach
*Professional qualification in Facilities Management, Building Services, or a related discipline.
What’s On Offer*Salary of £38,888 per annum + bens (pension, sick pay, discounted gym membership and more.
*Opportunity to work within a unique and inspiring environment
*Supportive and collaborative culture
*SE London based
*Long-term career opportunity
*28 days in the first year, including bank holidays, rising with length of service thereafter to a maximum of 38 days. also paid operational closure over the Christmas holiday period which totals up to 7 additional days, excluding bank holidays.
If you’re an experienced Facilities Manager looking for a role where you can genuinely influence the workplace experience and operational performance of a prestigious organisation, I would love to hear from you - Tracey Newton, The OPRA Group