Premises Manager
Location: Seaford
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum (FTE) dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time or part-time – Permanent
The company are an independent, award-winning law firm offering legal advice and help to both individuals and businesses across Sussex.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a Premises Manager to join their friendly team. This is a new role to the business which will be based in their Seaford office but will also involve travel to their other East Sussex based offices as required, of which there are currently seven in total.
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Practice Director, you will manage each of their premises to:
* Liaise with external contractors and suppliers regarding building maintenance and adopt overall responsibility for the co-ordination and management of maintenance and repair services.
* Manage the security of offices including organising the regular testing and maintenance of security alarms.
* Manage the utility contracts ensuring the best prices and service.
* Manage and annually review office insurance policies to ensure full cover and best prices.
* Organise the maintenance and servicing of boilers and electrics as necessary.
* Carry out fire drills and smoke alarm tests regularly and implement required actions.
* Manage the fire marshals and organise fire marshal training.
* Carry out regular health and safety risk assessments and implement required actions
* Ensure premises comply with statutory regulations and Health & Safety legislation and policies.
* Ensure that works carried out by Contractors/Suppliers comply with all relevant Health & Safety legislation.
* Attend each premises regularly to carry out walk around reviews, note required actions and implement actions.
* Review and update seating plans as required.
* In collaboration with IT and heads of department, manage office moves as and when they occur.
* Manage the opening of any new office premises.
* Commit time to training and self-development.
* Report regularly to the Practice Director.
Skills and Qualifications
* Candidates must have a strong knowledge of health and safety regulations and have prior experience in a similar role.
* Full UK driving license and access to a car is essential.
Benefits
* Bonus schemes
* Health and well-being contribution
* 25+ days holiday plus birthdays off
* Employee discounts
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, then please do not hesitate to apply.
No agencies please