Are you an experienced professional in operational management with a proven track record of overseeing multiple facility sites?
Are you passionate about delivering effective people management with the ability to lead and inspire?
Do you have excellent communication skills with the ability to influence decision making?
We are searching for an exceptional Regional Facilities Manager to join our facilities management service to drive innovation and excellence.
Facilities Management provide 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 pivotal to ensuring West Sussex County Council provides a safe and fit for purpose-built environment for all staff and members of the public alike.
Salary: £53,350 to £57,005 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) Monday to Friday
Location: County Hall North, Horsham Madeira Ave, Horsham RH12 1AB (Hybrid and Flexible Working)
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 10 February 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 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 available.
The Opportunity
As a Regional Facilities Manager, you will be instrumental in overseeing the local implementation of Facilities Management services, with a strong emphasis on ensuring customer satisfaction.
This role is essential in ensuring the effective management of all WSCC corporate properties, which encompass a variety of facilities such as offices, libraries, fire stations, residential homes, day centres, and sites for gypsy and travellers.
Your expertise is crucial in building strong working relationships with all Site Responsible Managers (SRMs) at corporate properties. This is vital for optimising daily services and offering support during external inspections like OFSTED, CQC, or HM Inspector of Fire Service. Your dedication in this role will make a significant impact on the overall success of our operations.
This is a leadership role which will include the performance management of resources, staff, and operational engagement with Hard and Soft Facilities Management contractors to achieve this.
Through joining our motivated, public value-focussed, specialist Facilities Management team, you can enjoy a purposeful career and contribute to the delivery of vital services to West Sussex's residents.
About You
The ideal candidate will have good financial acumen with the ability to work to a budget. You will be an experienced people manager, with good performance management skills and the ability to provide direction and support.
We are looking for someone with proven leadership skills and a desire to use these in influencing colleagues, partners, and decision-makers, as part of our mission to secure continuous improvement in our facilities Management service.
With previous experience of operational experience across multiple sites within a Facilities Management, you will have a track record of success with strong client relationships and adopt a collegiate approach across the property and customer community.
You will hold a graduate professional qualification in property or related specialism or equivalent level of significant property experience.
For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached.
Further Information
The reference number for this role is EIE01351 .
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Equity, inclusion and accessibility is 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. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success.
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