Job Title: Facilities Lead
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
Location: Wolverhampton Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee maintenance schedules, ensuring timely and compliant completion of tasks
* Keep detailed records of property assets and conditions, ensuring the asset register is regularly updated
* Ensure all buildings meet legislative and statutory requirements
* Conduct routine room inspections with accommodation leads.
* Oversee property insurance, repair costs, and maintenance plans
* Develop and manage a preferred contractor list, ensuring efficient service delivery through Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
* Manage external services such as cleaning, waste disposal, security, and building maintenance
* Lead procurement and purchasing processes for facilities management contractors
* Assist in budgeting for property-related costs, including maintenance and health & safety expenditures
* Ensure accident and incident reports are completed and corrective actions are implemented
* Promote and maintain health & safety compliance across multiple facilities
* Assist in improving facilities provision in collaboration with accommodation leads.
* Ensure personal and professional development by undertaking relevant training.
* Proven experience in facilities and property management, with strong project management skills.
* Knowledge of health and safety legislation, including risk assessment and fire management regulations.
* Experience in managing budgets and procurement processes.
* Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships.
* Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative and flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.
Desirable Criteria:
Degree in facilities management, business studies, or a related field, or relevant professional qualifications (e.g., BIFM).
Professional health and safety qualifications (e.g., NEBOSH, IOSH).
If this sounds like the position for you, kindly submit your CV today!