Head of Facilities - £47- 49k DOE
Onsite 08:30-17:30
Wise May are looking for a Head of Facilities to join our client, a media school based in the heart of the West End.
Duties to include:
- Lead on facilities matters
- Working closely with the COO and project team as applicable, lead on the establishment and consolidation of the new location for the School
- Maintains the facilities infrastructure and work environment required to deliver its obligations to students, staff and visitors
- Build and maintain good relationships both internally and externally, communicating professionally and effectively at all times
- Maintain a full front of house service including switchboard, visitor liaison, deliveries, collections and post, etc
- Take accountability for and ensure value for money in the procurement of goods and services, in support of the Facilities service
- Oversee health and safety and environmental matters for all sites, including (where applicable) third party off-site provision
- Assist the Chair of the termly Health & Safety Committee, including overseeing the preparation of papers and taking ownership of the committee's action plans
- Review, procure and manage all third-party contracts relating to facilities (e.g. cleaning, security, CCTV, fire alarms, routine and reactive maintenance, all insurances, etc)
Skills:
- Extensive experience working in facilities management, preferably in an educational or film-making environment
- Experience and familiarity with film, television or adjacent screen production environments in a professional or educational setting
- Ability to manage and respond to customer issues proactively through to resolution in a positive and diplomatic manner
- Ability to manage and respond to customer issues proactively through to resolution in a positive and diplomatic manner
- Experience of leading major relocation projects preferably in an educational setting
- Forward-looking and abreast of current and future thinking in facilities management
Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave
- Health and Life Insurance
- Pension
- Staff development
We would be keen to speak with anyone who has experience with Health and Safety, hard and soft services and SLA's.