Job Title - Facilities Manager (People)
Location - Derby DE1
Contract - Temp
Hours - 37
Role summary - Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Facilities Manager to lead a dynamic team responsible for providing a responsive and efficient facilities management service across a wide range of properties. This role involves ensuring the smooth running of all essential statutory, non-statutory, and general administrative functions required for the safe occupation and use of our properties.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of Area FM Managers, ensuring the effective delivery of facilities management services across all council-owned properties.
- Develop and implement innovative business development strategies to meet future support requirements, ensuring all services are commercially viable and maximise income generation.
- Oversee the management of contracts, operational budgets, and staff resources, delivering ongoing efficiencies and value for money.
- Ensure compliance with statutory health and safety regulations, and manage risks to protect the organisation's reputation.
- Lead and manage development projects that improve working processes and practices across all services.
- Develop and enforce policies and procedures related to building management, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and data protection laws.
- Manage city-wide services including document destruction, security, and corporate catering, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Conduct strategic reviews of property management and work schedules to achieve cost savings while maintaining high service quality.
- Serve as a key liaison with internal and external partners, building trust and fostering beneficial working relationships.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in a public sector environment.
- Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
- Extensive knowledge of health and safety regulations, data protection, and environmental legislation.
- Experience in budget management, contract negotiation, and project management.
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to innovate and drive business development.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
If you are interested in this position and meet the above criteria, please send your CV now for consideration.
If you require any additional information regarding the position, please call George at Service Care Solutions on or send an email to