Assistant Facilities Manager

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established higher educational institution in Manchester is seeking an assistant facilities manager to join their growing Estates & Facilities team. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the operational effectiveness of the facilities department by managing staffing levels, compliance, and financial planning. You will be pivotal in ensuring the delivery of high-quality FM services while supporting the strategic goals of the institution. If you have a background in facilities management and a passion for customer service, this position provides a pathway for future progression within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Public Sector Pension

Excellent Benefits Package

Opportunities for Progression

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management and people management is essential.
• Financial management skills are necessary for budget setting.

Responsibilities

• Manage staffing levels and compliance within the facilities department.
• Oversee financial management and strategic planning for FM services.

Skills

Facilities Management

People Management

Soft Services Management

Financial Management

Customer Service Skills

Education

IOSH Certification

BIFM Certification

Job description

Job Description

Your new company

A higher educational institution in the Manchester region is recruiting an assistant facilities manager into their in-house Estates & Facilities team. You will be joining an established team who will be undergoing growth over the next few years due to an investment package to build and upgrade infrastructure.

Your new role

You will be joining the management team within the facilities department to provide a customer-focused and effective FM service to the estates. This role will support the operational activities to ensure efficient staffing of resources across the FM provision.

You will also manage the on-site contracts on behalf of the university, and work with other managers to support delivery continuity. You will also deputise for the on-site Facilities Manager when required.

Key duties will involve:

1. Manage staffing levels of the soft service provision
2. Compliance management
3. Managing on-site subcontracts (RAMS)
4. Manage KPI's and SLA's with providers
5. Manage university contracts
6. Be involved in strategic planning
7. Financial management and setting of budgets

What you'll need to succeed

Essential

To be successful in this role, you will require:

1. Experience working in a Facilities Management environment
2. People management skills
3. Experience in soft services management
4. Experience with financial management
5. IOSH

Desired Skills/Experience that will be of benefit:

1. Experience working in an educational/public sector environment
2. Excellent customer service skills
3. BIFM

What you'll get in return

£(phone number removed) salary depending on experience

Excellent benefits package

Public sector pension

An excellent opportunity to progress in the future.

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