Are you an experienced Soft Facilities Management Contract Manager?
We are seeking a proactive professional with significant experience in managing contracts, exceptional communication and negotiation skills, and a genuine ability to build and nurture strong working relationships.
Facilities Management provides a vital service to maintain and support a diverse range of buildings and services including libraries, fire stations, and day centres. The successful candidate will be delivering high-profile critical contracts to these front-line services.
Salary: £46,731 to £49,764 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week)
Location: County Hall, West Street, Chichester, PO19 1RQ (Hybrid and Flexible Working)
Interview Date: Week commencing 13 January 2025
This role offers hybrid working arrangements and will require you to work from county council office buildings and make regular site visits, as well as the flexibility of home working as appropriate. Final arrangements to be confirmed with the successful candidate.
You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes are available.
The Opportunity
As the Soft Facilities Management (FM) Contracts Manager, you will oversee the delivery and performance management of the Soft FM contracts, ensuring compliance with contract specifications and standards for service delivery.
Key responsibilities likely to feature in this role include:
* Build and nurture meaningful stakeholder relationships across all County Council to align contract performance with the genuine needs of the Services, overseeing contracts valued at over £2 million per annum, with a core term value exceeding £15 million.
* Direct responsibility for the line and task management of the Grounds Maintenance Officer and will step in for the Principal FM Contracts Manager during their planned absences.
* Lead contract management and monitoring solutions to meet the unique requirements of individual or grouped contracts, often collaborating closely with Heads of Service and their dedicated representatives.
* Create tender documents that reflect the necessary terms and conditions for medium to high-value, high-risk tenders and contracts.
* Develop and oversee the long-term planning of the procurement schedule for contracts within your portfolio, ensuring alignment with the organization's strategic objectives.
Through joining our motivated, public value-focused, specialist Facilities Management team, you can enjoy a purposeful career and contribute to the delivery of vital services to West Sussex's residents.
What Experience and Skills are we looking for?
The ideal candidate will have these essential skills and invaluable experience:
* A minimum of 3 years' experience in Contract Management within the Facilities Management industry, with desired experience and expertise in Soft Facilities Management.
* Experience with contract specifications, including tendering processes, and knowledge of public procurement is desirable.
* Experience in delivering strategic and commercially sound advice.
* Excellent negotiation skills and the ability to build strong working relationships.
* Ability to influence colleagues, partners, and decision-makers.
* Proven leadership skills.
* Strong communication skills.
* Pragmatic problem-solving abilities.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is EIE01298.
Does this sound like the opportunity for you? Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and the experience you can bring to the role.
Please ensure all gaps in employment are covered in your CV.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory referencing and a health check.
Equity, inclusion, and accessibility are very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
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