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Workplace Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 2 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Part Time

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  • A global media organization is seeking a Workplace Manager for their central London HQ to oversee workplace and facilities management.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years of managerial experience in Facilities Management, along with relevant qualifications such as IWFM or RICS.
  • Key responsibilities include managing third-party contracts, ensuring OHSE compliance, and providing exceptional employee experiences.
  • Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, the ability to build relationships, and strong organizational capabilities.
  • The position offers an initial interim assignment with the potential for a permanent role, with a competitive salary based on experience.

Your new companyA global media organisation representing a number of well-known media and production brandsYour new roleProviding workplace and facilities management of the central London HQ.The Workplace Manger will support the effective delivery of all soft services across the UK portfolio, including OHSE compliance, events management, third party contract management, procurement, office moves, projects, asset management, FM communications, landlord liaison, building fabric and equipment maintenance. The aim is to provide an inclusive and exceptional experience for all employees, whether working from the office or remotely. This role will be responsible for ensuring that the services provided reflect the needs of the business and actively represent and promote company values. The postholder will monitor, review and develop third party contracts for the following services:

  • Reception, concierge and helpdesk
  • Cleaning, waste management and pest control
  • Staff catering, hospitality and vending
  • Mail and couriers

What you'll need to succeedEXPERIENCE

  • Proven experience of working as part of a Facilities Management Team.
  • Proven experience of managing 3rd party contracts.
  • Proven experience of managing space and office moves.
  • Proven experience of managing direct report staff.

SKILLS

  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to build effective relationships at all levels.
  • Detail orientated, excellent prioritisation ability and strong organisation skills.
  • Flexible with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Enthusiastic but calm under pressure, with a common-sense approach.
  • Committed, reliable and capable of working well both independently and as part of a team.
  • The ability to deal with confidential information discreetly.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and good team player.
  • Highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic.

Creative problem-solving ability.TRAINING

  • 2 years + experience in a managerial capacity.
  • Formal Facilities Management qualification such as IWFM, RICS, CPD.
  • IOSH Managing Safety or NEBOSH qualification.
  • Proficient user of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP.

What you'll get in returnAn initial interim assignment on an ongoing basis with the potential for a permanent role.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.