Head of Facilities

Head of Facilities - £47- 49k DOE

Onsite 08:30-17:30

Wise May are looking for a Head of Facilities to join our client, a media school based in the heart of the West End.

Duties to include:

• Lead on facilities matters
• Working closely with the COO and project team as applicable, lead on the establishment and consolidation of the new location for the School
• Maintains the facilities infrastructure and work environment required to deliver its obligations to students, staff and visitors
• Build and maintain good relationships both internally and externally, communicating professionally and effectively at all times
• Maintain a full front of house service including switchboard, visitor liaison, deliveries, collections and post, etc
• Take accountability for and ensure value for money in the procurement of goods and services, in support of the Facilities service
• Oversee health and safety and environmental matters for all sites, including (where applicable) third party off-site provision
• Assist the Chair of the termly Health & Safety Committee, including overseeing the preparation of papers and taking ownership of the committee’s action plans
• Review, procure and manage all third-party contracts relating to facilities (e.g. cleaning, security, CCTV, fire alarms, routine and reactive maintenance, all insurances, etc)

Skills:

• Extensive experience working in facilities management, preferably in an educational or film-making environment
• Experience and familiarity with film, television or adjacent screen production environments in a professional or educational setting
• Ability to manage and respond to customer issues proactively through to resolution in a positive and diplomatic manner
• Ability to manage and respond to customer issues proactively through to resolution in a positive and diplomatic manner
• Experience of leading major relocation projects preferably in an educational setting
• Forward-looking and abreast of current and future thinking in facilities management

Benefits:

• 30 days annual leave
• Health and Life Insurance
• Pension
• Staff development

We would be keen to speak with anyone who has experience with Health and Safety, hard and soft services and SLA's.