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Facilities Manager

East Sussex County Council

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Eastbourne (On-Site)

Permanent, Full time

No DBS check required

£37,575 - £40,279 per annum

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Job introduction

 

About the role

Do you want to join a fast paced, versatile and professional FM team with excellent customer service standards and an modern approach to FM delivery? The role of FM Manager offers  a diverse and exciting opportunity and provides a varied style of work within soft FM. This is a great opportunity for you to join our exciting Facilities Team within East Sussex County Council.

The Eastbourne Facilities Manager leads a range of in-house and contracted out facilities management (FM) services aimed at providing value and excellent customer service. The post holds responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of the buildings in Eastbourne, ensuring best value, efficient and client satisfaction and safety. The post holder will also oversee the management of staff in Hastings and be the principal liaison with the Landlord Building Manager. 

We are looking for candidates who can lead and coordinate all FM services within a number of corporate properties, regularly reviewing services to ensure they remain customer focused and innovative. Manage a range of in-house facilities services, providing appropriate levels of support and leadership. They will manage the operations and ensure safe management of buildings within the FM function; interacting with other property teams and Client departments. Have an ability to reconcile client needs, alongside the delivery of services. This requires the ability to manage conflicting priorities with considerable levels of work-related pressure, whilst liaising with the relevant people, managing expectations and coordinating services. Take responsibility for direct reports. This includes conducting appraisals, development plans, the completion of monthly meetings / target reviews, whilst providing a high level of daily guidance and support requiring strong interpersonal skills. Support the Soft FM Services Manager in the review and development of professional practices and facilitate and embed best practice working within the FM team.

We are looking for candidates who have the following skills and attributes. 

  • Have excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Can show negotiation and influencing skills
  • Pro-active approach to work and problem solving
  • Ability to monitor budgets and performance
  • Ability to build relationships with customers
  • Good IT skills and ability to use spreadsheets and data bases
  • Ability to deal with conflicting priorities
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external partners
  • Ability to lead and manage a team

To apply for this role please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above. When completing your application be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests.

Interviews will take place via Microsoft Teams and will be taking place on the Monday 04 November and  05 November 2024. If you are unavailable on these dates let us know and we may be able to schedule an alternative date to interview you.”

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

This is a perfect opportunity to join a friendly and dynamic team, where you FM skills will be recognised and difference really can be made to the local community and County. 

For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Johnny Parish, Soft FM Services Manager at johnny.parish@eastsussex.gov.uk to request a MS teams call or phone call.

Additional information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Work Permits: we may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency’s Points-based Immigration System.

Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Company information

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.

  


Closing date: Sun 03/11/2024 at 00:00
Job reference: orbis/TP/188370/42762