Facilities Operations Manager

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.