Facilities Manager

Royal National Lifeboat Ins titution (RNLI); Poole; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading lifesaving organization in Poole is seeking an experienced Facilities Manager. The role involves managing a £2m budget, ensuring health and safety compliance, and overseeing technical projects. The ideal candidate will have significant Facilities Management experience and relevant qualifications. This position offers a competitive salary of £44,586 to £52,454, 26 days of annual leave, and an outstanding pension scheme.

Benefits

26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Outstanding pension scheme

Life assurance

Health and dental cashplan

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Facilities Management.
• Experience managing technical building services and refurbishments.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent certification.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety standards.
• Manage and budget for facilities services.
• Oversee technical facilities projects.

Skills

Experience in Facilities Management

Strong relationship-building skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

HND or equivalent in Building Services Engineering or Building Surveying

Tools

CAFM/IWMS

Job description

As a Facilities Manager, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

• Ensure RNLI Health and Safety policy and standards are fulfilled. Work safely, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of yourself, direct reports, colleagues, customers, contractors and visitors
• Manage a wide range of specialist Facilities services and contractors providing hard and soft services
• Manage a delegated budget of approx. £2m and assist the Senior Facilities Manager with preparing annual budget packages and completing monthly financial performance reports
• Manage technical Facilities projects, buildings, plant, and equipment alterations/refurbishments to meet the business's occupational demands.
• Fulfils the role of an Authorised/Appointed Person for critical safety areas such as Confined Spaces, Legionella, Electrical, etc.
• Manage the Facilities Coordinators and administration support function for the department.

• Provide proactive support to the Senior Facilities Manager in the delivery of facilities services, contributing to the effective operation and maintenance of the organisation's infrastructure.

  We are seeking an experienced Facilities Manager who is also committed to ongoing professional growth. The successful candidate will excel in a dynamic service environment, demonstrating the ability to manage multiple priorities concurrently while delivering a diverse portfolio of projects. They will be capable of working effectively at all levels of the organisation, including engaging with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).

• A pragmatic and positive outlook is essential, together with the ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and external partners.

  To be considered as the Facilities Manager you will need:

  • Significant experience in Facilities Management.
  • HND or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering (electrical/mechanical) or Building Surveying or equivalent experience. Managing technical building services, fabric refurbishments and manufacturing process projects.
  • CAFM/IWMS experience.
  • IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
  • Proficient operator of Microsoft Office systems.

• Our purpose is simple: to save lives at sea. 24 hours a day, every day, RNLI lifesavers are ready to launch to the rescue.

• Salary £44,586 to £52,454 (dependent on experience)
• 26 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Outstanding pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Health and dental cashplan