FM Contract Development Manager
Hyde Park, London, W2 (with travel across all Royal Parks)
The Organisation
The Royal Parks (TRP) is a charity created in March 2017. We manage over 5,000 acres of diverse parkland, rare habitats and historic buildings and monuments in eight Royal Parks across London. These are Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens, The Green Park, St James's Park, The Regent's Park and Primrose Hill, Greenwich Park, Richmond Park and Bushy Park.
We also manage other important public spaces including Brompton Cemetery and Victoria Tower Gardens. Our eight Royal Parks and other iconic green spaces are among the most visited attractions in the UK with 77 million visits every year.
We are now looking for an FM Contract Development Manager to join our Works Department on a permanent, full-time basis, working 36 hours per week.
The Benefits
- Salary of £48,000 - £54,500 per annum, depending on experience
- 26 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays, increasing to 29 days after 3 years' service
- Pension scheme (3% employee contribution; up to 10% employer contribution)
- Private medical insurance and healthcare cash plan
- Employee assistance programme and access to mental health first aiders
- Learning and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Offices in a beautiful location
This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional in contract management and development to step into a unique role with our dedicated organisation.
Working amidst the stunning landscapes of our London parks, you'll discover a rewarding role where you will positively affect the experience of millions of visitors each year.
What's more, this is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark on an organisation of national importance, honing your expertise and adding environmental initiatives to your portfolio of experience.
So, if you're ready to climb aboard and join the team, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a FM Contract Development Manager, you will assist in the delivery and management of hard facilities management contracts.
Supporting the Senior Facilities Contracts Manager, you will analyse operational needs and identify gaps to inform future specialist FM contracts, which you will support from the tender to contract stages.
You will also provide support in the management of contract variations, KPI scoring, early warning notices and payment applications, ensuring timely resolutions.
Additionally, you will:
- Deputise for the Senior Facilities Contract Manager
- Promote collaboration between internal management teams and external bodies on FM contract matters
About You
To be considered as a FM Contract Development Manager, you will need:
- Experience in facilities contract management and development
- Experience in statutory compliance and regulatory requirements related to FM contract management
- Experience in compensation event variations, KPI reporting, payment application and budget monitoring
- An understanding and awareness of Health & Safety legislation
- An IWFM Level 4 (or equivalent) in Facilities Management
Other organisations may call this role Contracts Manager, Contract Manager, Contract Delivery Manager, Property Contract Manager, Estates Contract Manager, or Facilities Contract Manager.
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