Full job descriptionHalls Manager Essex | Permanent | Competitive Salary + Benefits
Are you an experienced Facilities Manager looking for an opportunity to make a real impact within a unique and inspiring environment?
A respected organisation operating across the arts, culture and leisure sector, supporting vibrant communities through outstanding facilities and services. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a diverse estate, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient facilities operations while leading a dedicated on-site team.
The RoleAs Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of facilities services, ensuring operational excellence across the site. This is a Multi-Site Building role - you will have direct responsibility of managing 2 Civic Buildings in Essex/East London area. You will play a key role in maintaining high standards of health & safety, compliance and building management, while providing strong leadership to a small facilities team.
Key Responsibilities*Lead and develop a small facilities team, managing performance and day-to-day activities.
*Oversee the smooth operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities.
*Ensure full compliance with all health & safety and statutory regulations.
*Manage planned and reactive maintenance programmes.
*Monitor contractor performance and service delivery.
*Conduct risk assessments and ensure corrective actions are implemented.
*Support budgeting, procurement and facilities-related projects.
*Drive continuous improvement across facilities services and operational processes.
About You*Proven experience in a Facilities Manager, Building Manager or similar position.
*You must be able to demonstrate managing at least 2 Commercial buildings - ideally Events Venues, Dry Hire or similar.
*Must have experience of managing a small facilities team.
*Flexible - You must be flexible and be able to work weekends/evenings/ and bank holidays as and when required, depending on which high profile events may require your attendance
*Strong working knowledge of health & safety and building compliance requirements.
*Experience managing contractors and service providers.
*Demonstrable people management and supervisory experience.
*Proactive, organised and confident in managing multiple priorities.
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
*Must have a clean driving licence and and be able to drive between BOTH sites.
*MUST HAVE MULTI-SITE EXPERIENCE.
Please note these are commercial building, so our client is not looking for those who have only managed residential. MUST HAVE MULTI-SITE EXPERIENCE OF COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS.
What’s on Offer?*The opportunity to work within a creative and inspiring environment.
*A varied and rewarding role with genuine responsibility.
*Supportive culture and long-term career prospects.
If you’re a hands-on facilities professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys leading teams, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.