Job Introduction
About the Role
Are you a skilled Facilities Manager looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity? We are seeking a Schools Facilities Manager to join our dynamic team in Co. Offaly. This role involves working closely with stakeholders to manage day-to-day operational issues, lead an on-site hard and soft services team, and ensure compliance with all contractual obligations.
What You'll Do
As a key member of the Schools team, you will manage the on-site service delivery team for both hard and soft services. Your responsibilities will include:
* Overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth delivery of services and compliance with contractual obligations.
* Leading and managing a diverse team to ensure planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules are met, and lifecycle replacement programmes are successfully delivered.
* Coordinating minor works, managing small works estimating and delivery programmes, and ensuring the scoping of works aligns with expectations.
* Managing team payroll, timekeeping, and material ordering processes.
* Leading on continuous improvement strategies to support cost reduction and performance enhancement.
* Delivering projects on time, within budget, and meeting all specified requirements
What you'll bring
* Proven experience in managing teams and delivering high-quality FM services in both hard and soft facilities management.
* Strong contract and commercial management experience, particularly in a client-facing role.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage relationships and resolve issues swiftly and effectively.
* Sound financial acumen, ensuring budgets are adhered to and lifecycle expenditure is tracked appropriately.
* Strong IT skills, including advanced knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* A commitment to maintaining the highest health and safety standards, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
What we offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
* Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
* Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
* The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
* Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
* Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
* Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Ready to be part of something greater?