Facilities Manager

We specialise in the recruitment of high quality candidates in the Building & Engineering Sector. We have an excellent opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join a large school based in Hendon.

Salary:£35,000 to £40,000, initially on a contract basis for around a month, however could turn into a permanent position

Facilities Manager’s Core Duties

Operational

• Provide a monthly summary on operational matters
• Do and have done all weekly, monthly and annual compliance tasks, checks and reports required in relation to the building
• Take on role of Fire Warden, managing checks, drills and fire safety training for staff and students
• Hold the log of IT equipment and records of users
• Manage relationships with external suppliers and consultants relating to operations and facilities.
• Support the negotiations of facilities and operational contracts and take over negotiations over time.
• Maintain supplies of stationery and office equipment and consumables
• Maintain the condition of the office and arrange for necessary repairs
• Review and update health and safety logs and policies for approval and ensure they are observed by all staff, students and visitors
• Work with the Maintenance Officer to ensure appropriate set up of rooms, including set-up of video conferencing and webinar equipment
• Arrange regular testing for electrical equipment and safety devices in compliance with regulations
• Maintain a safe and secure working environment
• Responsible for implementation of the environmental policy
• Manage the access and security of the building, including entering and exiting
• Identify and propose potential consultants for operational and facilities matters as required (e.g. fire safety, health and safety assessments)
• Be front of house, welcoming visitors. Reception duties albeit this is low key.

Facilities Manager’s Skills required

• Experience of operations and resource planning with experience of facilities processes and policies
• Able to think and do
• Demonstrable ability to handle highly confidential information
• Able to establish trust based relationships at all levels
• Demonstrable commercial awareness and ability to quickly build operational understanding
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and priorities
• Highly collaborative working style
• Excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working with all levels of the organisation
• Willingness to create new tools and processes and comfortable with ambiguity.

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