Property and Facilities Manager

Job Title: Property & Facilities Manager

Location: LondonJob Type: Full-Time

About Our Client:Our client is a well-established organisation that manages a portfolio of historic properties and associated facilities. They are seeking a dedicated and experienced Property & Facilities Manager to join their team and take responsibility for the maintenance, repairs, and efficient running of these unique properties.

Why Join Our Client's Team?This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a respected organisation, ensuring the longevity and functionality of prestigious, historic properties. Our client offers a collaborative work environment where your expertise in property management will be highly valued. This role allows you to make a significant impact in preserving these important buildings for future generations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Facilities Management:

   • Ensure all properties are well-maintained and equipped for staff, tenants, visitors, and event hirers.
   • Oversee the provision of utilities and broadband services, managing contracts and relationships with suppliers.
   • Organise and supervise cleaning schedules, ensuring high standards of cleanliness across all facilities.
   • Manage garden and grounds maintenance, ensuring outdoor areas are kept in excellent condition.
   • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and industry standards.

2. Property Maintenance & Repairs:

   • Collaborate with the Caretaker to manage day-to-day, routine, and planned maintenance tasks across all properties.
   • Develop and implement a planned programme of works based on property assessments and consultations with external consultants.
   • Oversee annual repair and refurbishment projects, including tendering processes, contractor selection, and supervision.
   • Ensure regular maintenance and inspections of heating, plumbing, electrical, fire, and security systems.

3. Health & Safety Compliance:

   • Maintain up-to-date Health & Safety policies and conduct regular risk assessments across all properties.
   • Assist the team in managing fire safety and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

4. Leases & Tenancies:

   • Assist in managing both long-term leases and short-term tenancies, working closely with tenants, agents, solicitors, and advisers.
   • Work alongside the administrative team to handle bookings and the hiring of facilities for events.

5. Contract & Policy Management:

   • Manage and review contracts with service providers, ensuring all contractor information is up-to-date.
   • Regularly review maintenance and facilities management policies, ensuring they align with best practices.
   • Ensure that staff and contractors comply with safeguarding and health and safety policies.

6. Team Leadership:

   • Supervise and manage the Caretaker, ensuring duties are covered and day-to-day operations run efficiently.
   • Attend regular coordination meetings with key stakeholders.

7. Reporting & Meetings:

   • Prepare reports for senior management and attend relevant team or committee meetings.
   • Perform additional property and facilities-related tasks as needed.

8. Training & Development:

   • Engage in professional development to stay informed of the latest industry trends and best practices.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven experience in property and facilities management.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to oversee contractors.
• Thorough knowledge of health and safety legislation and compliance.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with managing historic or complex buildings (preferred).

Working Hours:Full-time, with some flexibility required for evening meetings or urgent matters.

To Apply:Please click apply and follow the steps to send your CV.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our client's team and play a key role in maintaining and enhancing their prestigious and historic properties!

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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