Property – Facilities Manager

Nixon Caunce Associates; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organisation in Chester seeks a Facilities Manager to oversee property operations across residential healthcare homes. The role involves ensuring compliance, managing budgets, and leading a team to maintain high standards of safety and comfort for residents. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and excellent career development prospects.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Free Parking

Pension

Growing Organisation

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities management, preferably in housing or healthcare settings.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and compliance of residential properties.
• Supervise maintenance staff and external contractors.
• Develop and manage facilities budget and emergency response plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or related field

Relevant certifications (e.g., CFM, FMP)

Job description

Property – Facilities Manager / Chester Location / Growing Healthcare Organisation / Salary £40,000 – £50,000 + Excellent Benefits / Permanent Opportunity / Career Development

Property – Facilities Manager Benefits

• Salary £40,000 – £50,000
• Career Development Opportunities
• Free Parking
• Pension
• Growing Organisation

Property – Facilities Manager Overview

NC Associates are working with a market-leading healthcare provider based in Chester to help recruit a Facilities Manager to oversee all property matters across the network of residential healthcare homes. This role is pivotal in ensuring that the facilities are safe, well-maintained, and conducive to the comfort and well-being of residents and staff. The Facilities Manager will work closely with various stakeholders to manage property operations, compliance, and improvements.

Property – Facilities Manager Duties

• Property Management: Oversee the maintenance, repair, and improvement of all residential properties in the network. Ensure facilities are compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and lead a team of maintenance staff and external contractors. Provide training and development opportunities to enhance team performance.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage the facilities budget, including forecasting and controlling expenses for maintenance and repairs.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Ensure all properties meet health and safety standards. Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
• Vendor Coordination: Establish and maintain relationships with contractors and service providers. Negotiate contracts and ensure quality service delivery.
• Emergency Response: Develop and implement emergency response plans. Coordinate rapid response to facility-related emergencies.
• Sustainability Initiatives: Promote environmentally sustainable practices in facility operations and manage energy efficiency programs.
• Reporting: Prepare reports on facilities performance, maintenance activities, and budget status for management review.

Property – Facilities Manager Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience in facilities management, preferably in housing, residential, or healthcare provider settings.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., Certified Facility Manager (CFM), Facilities Management Professional (FMP)) are a plus.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in budgeting and financial management.

What’s on Offer?

This is a great opportunity to work for a growing organisation that has expanded over 100% in the past 12 months. They offer an attractive salary and benefits package with further development opportunities. If you have the skills and experience detailed above and are looking to advance your career within an organisation offering excellent exposure, please contact Wayne Caunce at NC Associates.

Only candidates with relevant experience will be contacted due to the high volume of applications received.

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