Assistant Group Manager (Facilities Management) - GLA14650

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Glasgow is seeking a qualified individual to oversee the maintenance and repairs of establishments across the city. The role involves managing competing priorities, ensuring Health & Safety adherence, and effectively communicating with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have a relevant qualification or equivalent experience, a full driving licence, and potentially professional memberships in relevant fields. The position requires strong budgeting skills and the ability to influence project outcomes.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Health & Safety principles.
• Ability to manage competing work priorities and resources.
• Full, current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and repairs of GCC establishments.
• Communicate effectively with professional officers and consultants.
• Manage budgets and analyse financial information.

Skills

Effective communication

Budget management

Health & Safety management

Influencing skills

Education

Recognised qualification in building or services discipline

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Group Manager, you will be the essential link between Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability (NRS) Asset Management and Glasgow City Council (GCC) Services to oversee the maintenance and repairs, including statutory maintenance, of all GCC establishments.

It is essential that you have either a recognised qualification in building or building services related discipline or have significant verifiable experience in these fields. You should understand the principles of Health & Safety and Security Risk analysis and management methodologies. You also require a full, current driving licence.

You should be able to communicate effectively at all levels and plan ahead, managing competing work priorities and resources. You will have the ability to influence and communicate effectively with professional officers and consultants in a project context and manage budgets and analyse financial information.

It is desirable for you to have Membership of an appropriate professional body, Health and Safety qualifications such as IOSH or NEBOSH and Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management qualifications or similar.

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