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LB360 - Facilities Operations Manager

Location: Market Lavington (Wiltshire)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Facilities Operations Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

You will be responsible for overseeing and driving operational workstreams within the facilities department.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Line manage all facilities staff and supervise all facilities services.
  • Oversee Training for all facilities staff.
  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements such as COSHH and HSE.
  • Recruit, onboard and manage team members.
  • Take accountability for Sports Centre budget and the successful operation of the swim school.
  • Take responsibility for the facilities operating budgets.
  • Oversee cleaning operations including scheduling deep cleans.
  • Manage and schedule porters to ensure events / activities run smoothly.
  • Plan logistical support for events / activities and the organisation of necessary equipment.
  • Manage transportation system including minibuses, estate vehicles and external transport suppliers.
  • Ensure vehicles are roadworthy, comply with vehicle regulations and that drivers are carrying out safety checks before use.
  • Book MOT’s and repairs as needed.
  • Implement a centralised fleet management system.
  • Manage letting of facilities and develop strategies to generate revenue from these facilities.
  • Be jointly responsible for health and safety across the site. Carry out risk assessments, ensure compliance, identify and resolve risks and provide training.
  • Assist in meeting Regulatory Compliance standards.
  • Oversee and facilitate external audits.
  • Help improve operational processes.
  • Manage departmental budgets.
  • Deputise for Director of Operations when required.
  • Participate in on-call rota for after hours emergencies.
  • Undertake additional tasks as directed by DOO.


Skills and Qualifications:

  • Qualifications in Facilities Management or equivalent.
  • Experience managing budget, training and developing teams of 50 or more.
  • Proven experience working in a school or education-based environment.
  • Strong IT skills to include Microsoft 365 and transport software.
  • Effective time management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication and a sense of diplomacy and discretion.
  • Excellent record keeping.
  • Flexible to hours of work which can include weekends and unsociable hours.
  • Commitment to safeguarding and welfare.
  • Be familiar with policies and procedures for child protection and security and participate in training.

Desirable:

  • IOSH / NEBOSH.
  • Good understanding of cleaning operations.
  • Understanding of sports centre operations.
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Love Lane Industrial Estate
Cirencester
GL7 1YT

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