EFM Operations Manager (Mechanical & Electrical)

The Donkey Sanctuary; Sidmouth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity seeks an EFM Operations Manager (Mechanical & Electrical) to oversee maintenance services, ensuring compliance and safety across all premises. The ideal candidate will have extensive building industry knowledge and leadership skills, contributing significantly to the charity's mission.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of building industry and health and safety requirements.
• Experience in managing staff and contractors.
• Experience in electrical installation and IT networks.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and line management for Maintenance teams.
• Ensure EFM services are compliant with statutory requirements.
• Prepare budget costings for maintenance works.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Negotiation

IT Skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely qualification

Inspection & Testing certification

IEE 18th edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

The Donkey Sanctuary is an international animal welfare organisation, offering care and protection to donkeys and mules worldwide. We are working for a world where donkeys and mules live free from suffering, and their contribution to humanity is fully valued. We are achieving this by transforming the quality of life for donkeys, mules and people worldwide through greater understanding, collaboration and support, and by promoting lasting, mutually life-enhancing relationships.

These are exciting times for the charity, and we now have an outstanding opportunity for a highly professional and proactive individual to join our support teams as EFM Operations Manager (Mechanical & Electrical). Possessing extensive knowledge of the building industry, contracting and health and safety requirements and holding an IOSH Managing Safely qualification, you will work closely with the Estates and Facilities Management (EFM) Senior Management Team, and will provide leadership, coordination and day-to-day management of activities relating to planned and responsive Estates Maintenance, contributing towards the development and delivery of excellent EFM services to all Donkey Sanctuary owned and managed premises.

Working at a senior level, and requiring an organisation-wide, cross-functional strategic perspective on issues, challenges and opportunities, your principal duties within this varied and rewarding role will include:

1. Providing leadership and line management for the Maintenance teams in order to deliver anticipated levels of performance and drive improvements within the service.
2. Acting as the Subject Matter Expert and responsible person for TDS Health & Safety performance standards for areas including water and electrical safety, workplace illumination, compressed air systems & equipment, confined spaces, work equipment and alarms and detection systems.
3. Assisting the EFM Senior Management Team to manage, motivate, recruit, train and develop staff in line with the charity’s strategic aims and objectives.
4. Ensuring that EFM services are planned, organised and delivered in support of the strategic direction of the charity.
5. Ensuring that all premises occupied and managed by the Donkey Sanctuary are safe, compliant, and meet relevant statutory requirements.
6. Delivering effective, efficient, and responsive planned, programmed, and responsive maintenance services, utilising both in-house teams and specialist contractors, ensuring value for money, compliance, and business continuity.
7. Preparing budget costings for maintenance works, repairs, and renewals, and managing delegated budgets to achieve a balanced budget at year-end.

We are seeking a highly experienced, approved technician with current Inspection & Testing certification, IEE 18th edition Wiring Regulations, and experience in electrical installation (single-phase, 3-phase, domestic), IT networks, alarm systems, CCTV, etc. Additionally, experience in managing staff and contractors, planning, implementing, negotiating, and delivering projects is essential. Excellent communication, negotiation, problem-solving, IT skills, and the ability to multitask and prioritize conflicting demands are required. Experience in managing budgets and reporting on income and expenditure is desirable.

If you believe you have the qualifications, skills, and experience to excel in this multi-faceted and vital role, and wish to contribute significantly to the charity’s ongoing development, we would love to hear from you. The position is based in Sidmouth, Devon, an area of outstanding natural beauty. It is a full-time, permanent role starting as soon as possible, working 37.5 hours per week (08:00-16:30, Monday-Friday). The role primarily involves remote work, with flexibility for on-site presence as needed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised deadline; early applications are encouraged.

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The Donkey Sanctuary is a Disability Confident Employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable people (children and adults). All staff and volunteers are expected to undertake this commitment. Applicants will be subject to safer recruitment processes, including a DBS check where required.