Facilities Manager in WythenshaweFacilities Manager in Wythenshawe |
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Location: Wythenshawe Salary: £35,000 per year Recruiter: Express Solicitors Date Advertised: 2024-06-26 |
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About usnEstablished in 2000, Express Solicitors is an award-winning law firm that deals in Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence claims. Based in Manchester, we serve clients nationwide. We are proud of the work we do helping injured people, and this is our core business.nExpress Solicitors are currently ranked 80 out of more than 10,000 law firms in the UK and ranked in the top ten for the Best Law Firm to work for in the UK by Best Companies. We have a 5-star ranking with Trust Pilot from over 6,000 reviews, which, coming from our clients, means a lot to us. RolenWe are looking to appoint a Facilities Manager for our expanding Personal Injury law firm. The role will require managing all facilities-related matters, including health and safety compliance across our brand-new office in Sharston, Wythenshawe. The role will also include the people management of an established team of six. ResponsibilitiesnProactively oversee all facility maintenance and cleaning operations to ensure they meet high standards, are completed on time, and are cost-effective.nWorking with external contractors to negotiate services, pricing and delivery to expectations for both ad hoc and project work.nEnsuring external contractors and suppliers adhere to clear SLAs, monitoring and enforcing compliance, and escalating to senior management where appropriate.nStrategic planning for future needs, i.e. being aware of new technologies to improve cost efficiency across sites and/or take advantage of green tax initiatives.nConsideration of supplier contracts, including energy suppliers, with commercial awareness of the wider economic picture to advise senior stakeholders of the risks and benefits of committing to new terms.nComply with Health and Safety and Environmental requirements according to current legislation/regulations and as contained within the company's policies and procedures.nEnsuring all documentation relating to facilities is updated in a timely manner where changes occur and auditing the completion of fire and security systems testing paperwork.nAssisting in the maintenance and/or drafting of staff handbook(s), particularly regarding facilities-related content.nManagement of existing maintenance and cleaning teams, ensuring teams are being fully utilised, and checks are carried out regularly to ensure standards are met.nProvide effective leadership to all staff under your control, ensuring that the necessary skill and competency levels are in place, developed or acquired.nAssist the team with facilities work as needed, maintaining a "hands-on" approach when necessary.nReport to senior management routinely, escalate issues when required, and collaborate with senior management on project work. Person specificationnExperience in a facilities management role, reporting into the highest level of management.nStrong project management skills, and the ability to develop policies, procedures and operational protocols.nAble to communicate effectively to liaise with senior stakeholders, suppliers, contractors, etc…nExperience of managing, inspiring and developing teams of people.nGood computer skills for structured record keeping and diary management.nExperience in carrying out inspections and audits to ensure both internal policy and regulatory requirements are adhered to.nA qualification in a health and safety related award is desirable, or equivalent relevant knowledge/experience of health and safety regulations including fire safety requirements. Salary & Hours and benefits Salary up to £35,000, depending on ability and experience. Our standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:30pm Monday-Thursday and 8:30am to 5pm Friday 3/2 alternative working from home pattern staff after probationn23 days holiday a yearn3 holiday buy backs per year after 1 year of servicenExtra day’s holiday for your birthday after 2 years’ servicenPrivate medical insurance available after 2 years’ servicenDeath in Service – 2 x salarynActive social committee with generous departmental and firm-wide social budget.nActive training culture and various groups and events such as Diversity & Inclusion.nNetball / Football team, 10km Manchester team and morenEnhanced Maternity Leave payment if you have over 1 year tenurenOther benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, free fruit & annual flu jab It may on occasion be necessary to perform maintenance outside of core hours and therefore a flexible approach is expected when the need arises Recruitment ProcessnApply now, visit our careers page on Express Solicitors we rate skill and ability above all else and our recruitment policy encourages applications from all.nBy applying for this vacancy, you are giving us consent for to process your data in line with our Privacy Policy, full details of which can be found on our company website. Read More |
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