Details:
- Salary: £49,340 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Kensington and Chelsea Greater London
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
The role
A well-known national organisation with a public-facing site in Chelsea needs a Head of Facilities for a 10-month fixed-term contract. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the buildings, keeping them safe, compliant and welcoming for staff, visitors and events.
The in-house team is small and includes a technician for hands-on repairs. Your focus will be managing contractors and suppliers, controlling budgets and keeping senior colleagues informed.
Key duties
* Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and health and safety
* Brief, manage and sign off contractors and suppliers
* Read building management system data well enough to diagnose faults and give contractors clear instructions
* Manage the facilities budget and approve quotations
* Act as the facilities contact for senior stakeholders, colleagues and visitors
* Act as duty manager on three to four Saturdays a month, with occasional evening events
What we are looking for
* Proven experience managing facilities in a busy, occupied or public-facing building
* Working knowledge of building management systems, compliance and contractor management
* A professional, customer-focused manner and confidence dealing with senior people
* IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum, with NEBOSH preferred
* Genuine interest in a 10-month contract and availability to start quickly.
Job title: Head of Facilities | 10-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Chelsea, London
Salary: £49,340 per annum, pro rata
Location: Chelsea, London
Contract: Fixed term, 10 months, full time
Start date: Immediately
Hours: 37 hours a week net, five days out of seven, including some Saturdays. Occasional expensed travel to a second site in Stevenage.
Checks: Basic DBS check and two references.
To apply: Please send your CV with a short covering note explaining why the role interests you and confirming that you are comfortable with the salary and the 10-month term. Shortlisted candidates will receive the full job description. All applications are treated in confidence