Facilities Manager

Our client, a national public organisation are currently on the search for an Operations & Relationship Manager (Facilities Manager) to oversee 3 healthcare sites based in Blackburn, Accrington and Burnley. The candidate will be expected to travel around this region to meet the needs of the role, so must have a driving license and access to their own transport.

Reporting into the Senior Operations & Relationship Manager's role will be to provide day to day management of the sites ensuring the safe and efficient running of the sites whilst working closely with tenants to maximise tenant satisfaction and improve utilisation.

This role is a Full Time, 18 month Fixed Term Contract.

Role Responsibilities:

• Act as the main point of contact for tenant liaison and any issues that occur onsite
• Arrange, chair and facilitate tenant meetings (including site user groups and any health and safety related meetings as may be required). Promote engagement between tenants and encourage idea sharing and problem solving.
• Coordinate and provide support to site users on tenant new work requests, provide assistance in following the approvals procedure, as appropriate and liaise with the Helpdesk.
• Coordinate and accompany visiting contractors on site visits in relation to tenant new work requests, tenant variation requests and specifically accompany the Health, Safety, Security and Fire officers for the purposes of implementing fire risk assessments.
• Action any reasonable contracting requests (e.g. work permit, risk assessment, district valuer audit) as required.
• Manage key allocation records and coordinate the distribution of keys and fobs.
• Maintain records of and review the site's fire risk assessments and implement or escalate any actions.
• Keep records of FM contract obligations, such as planned, preventative maintenance and lifecycle works.

Ideal Applicant:

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within a Facilities Management role.
• Strong knowledge of Health & Safety compliance. IOSH preferred but not essential.
• Some knowledge of financial management including monitoring budgets.
• Experience within a healthcare environment (Preferred but not essential)
• Hold a driving licence and access to own car.
• Able to commit to an 18 month fixed term contract

Role Benefits:

• Salary of up to £40,000.
• Travel Expenses & Mileage.
• 37.5 hour contract.
• Working between the hours of 8am-5pm with flexibility to manage own diary.
• Hybrid working model - 3 days in the office minimum.
• Holiday starting at 25 days + Bank holidays.
• Income protection after 13 weeks.
• Expenses on dental & glasses.
• A generous Aviva group personal pension scheme - 10% employee contribution.
• Health Shield cash plan, Death in service scheme, Best Doctors and Employee Care plans.
• Bike-2-Work scheme.
• Annual Company Day where you will be able to network with colleagues from across the country.

If you are a dedicated and experienced facilities management professional, apply now or get in touch with Laura on or .