Operations/ Facilities Manager - JRE12403

Company Name: Jerry Varghese Employment Type: Full Time Monthly Salary: Unspecified Minimum Work Experience: 0-1 Years Minimum Education Level: N/A Listed By: Employer Career Level: Manager Description: Company Profile Offers a complete domestic property maintenance service for both landlords and owners, while offering annual peace of mind packages tailored to their needs and budget. Job Description Operations/Facilities Manager In this job, you will be responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core business of an organization. Facilities managers make sure that an organization has the most suitable working environment for its employees and their activities. Facilities managers are involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to buildings and premises. Likely areas of responsibility include: building and grounds maintenance cleaning catering and vending health and safety procurement and contract management security space management utilities and communications infrastructure Your duties will vary, but will generally focus on using best business practice to improve efficiency, by reducing operating costs while increasing productivity. Responsibilities Responsibilities will cover several departments, as well as central services that link to all the teams in the organization and duties may include more practical and hands-on tasks. The facilities managersis responsible for either one or many sites. Typical tasks may include: Preparing documents to put out tenders for contractors. Project management and supervising and coordinating the work of contractors. Investigating availability and suitability of options for new premises. Calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve maximum value for money. Planning for future development in line with strategic business objectives. Managing and leading change to ensure minimum disruption to core activities. Directing, coordinating and planning essential central services such as reception, security, maintenance, mail, archiving, cleaning, catering, waste disposal and recycling. Ensuring the building meets health and safety requirements and that facilities comply with legislation. Keeping staff safe. Planning best allocation and utilization of space and resources for new buildings, or re-organizing current premises. Checking that agreed work by staff or contractors has been completed satisfactorily and following up on any deficiencies. Coordinating and leading one or more teams to cover various areas of responsibility. Using performance management techniques to monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed service levels and to lead on improvement. Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise and dealing with the consequences. Working hours You will generally work a 50-60 hour week, but longer hours may be required on occasion to meet project deadlines or to cover emergencies. On occasion you may be required to perform shift work in order to cover 24-hour operations. Qualifications You don't need to have a specific degree to enter this role but the following subjects may improve your chances: building management business studies construction engineering and building services engineering facilities management hospitality management surveying property Entry with a foundation degree is also possible, particularly with subjects such as facilities management, business studies or management. Entry without a degree is possible for those with the right combination of skills and experience. Skills You will need to demonstrate: interpersonal, relationship-building and networking skills procurement and negotiation skills the ability to multi-task and priorities your workload time management skills project management skills research skills and the ability to draw information from various sources, including people clear and concise writing skills and the ability to handle long and complex documents team work skills and the ability to lead and motivate others IT skills a practical, flexible and innovative approach to work A full driving license is usually required for travel between sites. Work experience Pre-entry experience is desirable and a placement year in industry from a relevant degree can be particularly useful for gaining skills and building a network of contacts. Experience can be particularly useful in areas such as: administration building business construction engineering management Having some previous experience in the hospitality sector is also valuable as you will need to have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to get on with a range of people. Key Competencies critical thinking and problem solving skills planning and organizing decision-making communication skills persuasiveness influencing and leading delegation team work negotiation conflict management adaptability stress tolerance Job Title Operations/ Facilities Manager Date of Posting 05-Dec-2016 Industry Type Facility Management Qualification -NA- Specialization -NA- Total Experience 7 yrs.