Kennedys are looking for a Facilities Manager. The Facilities Manager will report to the Senior Facilities Manager and will be responsible for day to day onsite facilities services for approximately 7 offices with the region. This role will involve being hands on with onsite services and being the team leader for onsite Facilities Assistants and Coordinators.
They will be responsible for aligning day-to-day operational facilities management (FM) across the South region. Being organised and effective in collaboration within a large FM team.
Championing solutions and supporting the team in the delivery of efficient Health and Safety (H&S) and Environmental compliance of our buildings. Working to be the conduit between teams to ensure gaps are identified and bridged where possible.
This role will support the Senior Facilities Manager in standardisation where possible of processes and procedures, identifying opportunities for improvement and driving operational efficiencies across the portfolio supporting onsite teams to develop a one team approach. Building collaborative working with a broad range of internal stakeholders with particular focus on the FM Department. They will support in driving a customer focussed culture across the FM team.
Team
The Facilities team provide strategic support on projects, risk management, contract management, budget management and ensures the firm acts in accordance with local regulations and ISO standards. The Facilities team have presence in all Kennedys offices.
Key responsibilities
* Be the key point of contact for each office, team and internal queries. Reporting any major issues or concerns to the Senior Facilities Manager.
* Develop alignment across all offices in reference to day-to-day operational aspects of the Facilities Management provision.
* Ensure team attendance and absence is managed and covered when needed, being the cover person for all other offices as and when required.
* Coordinate maintenance works with the relevant contractors logging any issues that you may find on each site.
* Develop good working relationships with contractors, and ensure service is aligned with expectations.
Required experience
* BIFM 3 or above or equivalent would be advantageous - willing to undertake as part of a development plan.
* Facilities management experience, in particular within professional services.
* Experience in leading a team.
* Efficient and diligent document management.
* Excellent administration skills.
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to identify and proactively manage end user concerns or queries.
* Ability to be flexible on approach towards others, identifying what stakeholders require from you.
* Willingness to travel between all UK offices to ensure the single team ethos is maintained across the team.
* Team player.
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