We're recruiting for an experienced Facilities Manager to work for a higher education client of ours based in Newcastle City Centre. You MUST have previous facilities management experience for this role and MUST NOT be a student due to the shift pattern.
This is a permanent contract starting asap, 37 hours, standard office hours per week, £16.91 per hour. This role is mainly based on campus in the NE1 area, but you may be required to travel and work from their NE7 campus if needed.
Duties will include:
* Support in the delivery of high quality and professional support services across the estate with a primary presence at the main campus
* Provide support in the delivery of a range of facilities activities across the Campuses including the co-ordination and supervision of services and suppliers (e.g. cleaning, window cleaning, waste, grounds maintenance, porterage, inspections and audits, estate configuration etc).
* Collaborate with external contractors and vendors, ensuring quality service delivery and adherence to university policies.
* Operate to deliver an effective and cost-efficient service to Service Level Agreements (e.g. performance standards, value for money, continuous improvement initiatives) all aligned with customer needs.
Skills required:
* A comprehensive knowledge of the work practices, processes and procedures relevant to the role
* The ability to work as an effective team member in supporting the university strategy and other activities
* Experience of effectively managing large groups of staff, planning and organising the activities of yourself and/or others and experience of working independently dealing with unforeseen problems and circumstances.
* It is expected that the successful person for this role will be qualified to HND or equivalent in a discipline relevant to the role and hold a valid IOSH Health and Safety qualification.
Benefits of working for this client:
* Easily accessible location / hybrid working
* 43 days holiday per year (post 12 weeks in contract)
* Attractive pay rate and enhanced rates on bank holidays
To apply please attach your CV to this advert and a member of the team will be in touch to discuss further.
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people