Job Description

• Develop and implement the annual planned and preventative maintenance schedule to ensure the organisation’s buildings are maintained to the highest standards
• Put in place suitable procedures to ensure any required reactive maintenance is minimised and dealt with quickly, safely, and effectively
• Ensure buildings meet health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation
• Identify where the organisation could work more efficiently and effectively and using initiative and creativity to find solutions to overcome problems and forecast the facilities future needs
• Manage residential lettings, including tenancy renewals, lease negotiations, and wider block management
• Ensure positive and proactive relationships are maintained with a relevant and effective contractor team
• Sourcing and managing contractors and suppliers, specifying work appropriately and ensuring it is carried out to the required standard
• Communicate effectively with all internal teams to ensure the consistent, effective and efficient delivery of planned and reactive tasks
• Support internal audit procedure to identify areas for improvement and help determine strategic direction
• Work alongside finance department and directors to ensure goals are met within financial targets

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position would suit someone who is seeking a position where they can bring their expertise and experience to, personally grow with a business that is expanding rapidly, enjoys having ownership within a position and can demonstrate previous FM experience within a growing business.

• Have previous experience supporting at a senior level within facilities, having current Health & Safety knowledge
• Have good technical knowledge within construction, heating, lighting, plumbing and confident working with budgets in this sector
• Work for a growing business where you will have autonomy in the position and expected to have strong problem solving ability
• Have strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships quickly

The successful Group Facilities Manager will be rewarded with:

• The opportunity to play a pivotal role in a rapidly growing business
• Full training and development where needed and the opportunity to progress within position
• Join a supportive and driven management team
• Flexible working from sites in Essex and home available