Assistant Contract Manager Portsmouth Up to £50,000 Fantastic Benefits Are you an experienced Facilities manager seeking a new challenge? Or perhaps an aspiring Contract Manager seeking further career progression in managing a larger portfolio. If so, then perhaps this is the right role for you… We are delighted to be partnering with one of the “house” names in FM. This highly successful and well-respected organisation is currently looking to appoint an Assistant Contract Manager to work as a number 2 along side the Account Manager to assist and support in the running of a national portfolio on behalf of a high-end retail client with over 400 sites across the UK & Ireland. This is a relatively new contract with huge scope for progression. In this role your primary responsibility is to support the Contract Manager with handling client relationships and managing a number of sites ensuring the smooth running of the contract on a day-to-day basis. Other responsibilities will include; · Assist in the management of the Helpdesk for the contract · Develop effective working relationships with operational personnel, business partners, suppliers, and sub-contractors · Ensure a strong relationship is maintained with the clients, staff, and subcontractors. · Set, monitor and control SLA’s · Seeking out potential growth opportunities within the contract where possible Candidate Profile; · Previous experience managing large multi site contracts essential · Knowledge of Retail FM contracts would be a huge advantage · Previous management experience gained within the FM/Building Services or Estates · 5 years Experience working within the Facilities Management sector. · Excellent communication skills · Hardworking & Driven individual committed to the job. · Commercially aware – Sound ability to spot opportunities. In return you will receive a basic salary of up to £50,000 benefits