Facilities Manager - #2183904

Our client is an established education organisation looking to appoint an experienced Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day management of their site, buildings, grounds and facilities services. This is a varied, hands-on Facilities Management role with responsibility for Hard FM, health & safety, statutory compliance, planned and reactive maintenance, contractor management, security and the management of site and facilities staff.

As Facilities Manager, you will ensure the site is safe, compliant, secure and well maintained, working closely with senior management, staff, contractors and external suppliers. You will also oversee longer-term maintenance programmes and support improvements across the estate.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the buildings, grounds and facilities
• Acting as the designated competent person for Health & Safety
• Ensuring relevant Health & Safety legislation, policies and procedures are followed
• Managing statutory compliance, risk assessments and associated records
• Coordinating planned and reactive maintenance across the site
• Carrying out regular inspections of buildings, grounds, furniture and equipment
• Identifying maintenance and compliance issues and ensuring remedial works are completed
• Managing contractors, obtaining quotations and overseeing works through to completion
• Managing fire, smoke and intruder alarm arrangements
• Overseeing site security and acting as a keyholder
• Managing and coordinating site maintenance, facilities and cleaning staff
• Developing short, medium and long-term maintenance programmes
• Managing PAT testing programmes and associated record keeping
• Monitoring facilities budgets and expenditure
• Ensuring facilities and cleaning services meet required standards
• Maintaining accurate Health & Safety, facilities and compliance documentation
• Supporting site lettings, events and use of the facilities outside normal hours
• Promoting effective energy management across heating, lighting and water
• Supporting emergency and business continuity arrangements
• Providing facilities and Health & Safety reports to senior management
• Responding to emergency call-outs outside normal working hours when required

What you'll need to succeed:

We're looking for someone with previous experience working within Facilities Management, Estates, Property, Building Management or a similar operational environment, with a good understanding of Health & Safety and building compliance.

• Proven experience in Facilities Management
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and compliance
• Experience managing planned and reactive maintenance
• Experience coordinating contractors and external suppliers
• Ability to carry out building inspections and identify maintenance or compliance issues
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence dealing with contractors, staff and senior stakeholders
• Good IT and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of facilities issues
• Willingness to act as a keyholder and respond to emergency call-outs
• GCSE/O-Level or equivalent in English and Maths

Qualifications such as IOSH, NEBOSH or COSHH would be advantageous, alongside previous supervisory or line management experience.Experience within an education, public sector or other complex occupied estate would also be beneficial.

What you'll get in return:

• Varied, hands-on role with ownership of the site and facilities function
• Responsibility for Hard FM, compliance, Health & Safety and maintenance
• Opportunity to manage contractors and an established facilities team
• Exposure to both day-to-day FM operations and longer-term maintenance programmes

Salary: £35,570 per annum

Hours: 37 hours per week (8am - 4pm)

Enhanced holiday allowance and pension contributions

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