Facilities Manager that has both hard and soft facilities experience and would be capable of managing some of our external bookings for regular local clients who rent rooms out of school hours (events)
Client Details
Event and conference venue in the heart of Kensington, which supports the needs of the corporate, educational, and training sectors.
Description
The Facilities Manager will assume responsibility for the oversight of our in-house services, safety, and security of any and all persons in the building while on duty, in line with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, and that appropriate records are kept to support regular inspections and internal audits.
Building management:
- Manage day-to day operations of all building services
- Develop and implement facilities management policies and procedures to ensure the effective operation of the premises.
- Oversee the maintenance and repair of building systems, including HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and security systems.
- Coordinate with external contractors and service providers for maintenance, repairs, and renovations and ensuring appropriate quality and performance supervision
- Conduct regular inspections and site-related risk assessments to identify maintenance needs and safety hazards
- Take equipment audit
- Maintain an adequate inventory of parts and order items as necessary
- Manage budgets and resources effectively, optimizing spending while maintaining high standards of service delivery
- Resolve most queries independently, providing advice and recommending alternative courses of action as appropriate
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices
Event and Commercial Activity:
- Coordinate event arrangements for any internal events as well as external party hire of QGH spaces and facilities.
- Manage space planning and allocation, including venue space layout and furniture and supplies procurement.
- Manage and assist with room set up of functions, ensuring all areas of the hall are in line with function requirements. This includes the setting up and operation of the AV system in place.
Profile
- This role would be suited to an individual with a bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field.
- Certification in facilities management (e.g., CFM, FMP) is desirable but not mandatory.
- Proven experience in facilities management is essential, preferably in a commercial or corporate environment.
- Proven ability to analyse and resolve operational problems and emergencies
- Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, Health and Safety, and Building Regulations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and facilities management software.
- Full up to date First Aid qualification
- IOSH qualification
- NEBOSH qualification desirable
Job Offer
- £50,000
- 30 days
- Life assurance
- income protection
- annual season ticket loans
- matching employee-employer contribution pension scheme
- professional development opportunities