Unit Facility Management Manager

Ingka External; Reading; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Life Assurance 4x pay

Enhanced pension contributions

Interest-free loans

Parental leave benefits

Job summary

IKEA Reading is seeking a Unit Facilities Manager to lead our facilities team and work with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an exceptional customer and co-worker experience.

You will coordinate hard and soft services, manage budgets, and drive sustainability, safety, and compliance while promoting Ingka FM standards and continuous improvement in a retail environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Facilities Management, with knowledge of hard and soft services.
• Experience managing contracts and suppliers.
• Experience in budgeting and supplier relations.
• Retail Facilities Management background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Facilities Management within the store.
• Implement Ingka FM standards and initiatives.

Skills

Facilities Management

Contract management

Budget management

People management

Job description

The IKEA Reading unit is looking to hire a Unit Facilities Manager to lead our facilities team and work closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver an excellent customer & co-worker experience.

Are you committed to creating safe, compliant, and efficient environments? Do you thrive on coordinating tasks, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality facility services? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

WHAT WE OFFER

• The Start Date:
• Competitive starting salary from £40,000.00 per annum, reflecting experience and skills.
• 39 Hours working 5 days per week, including weekend working on a rotational basis.
• We can discuss flexibility to match your life and our business needs during the interview.

WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS

• 15% IKEA discount & discount portal helping you save £100's on High-street retailers.
• Life Assurance of 4 times your pay, enhanced statutory pension contributions & interest-free loans.
• First Day of School Paid Leave for Parents.
• Enhanced Parental Leave.

..as well so much more! https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/this-is-ikea/work-with-us/why-work-with-us-because-a-job-with-us-is-so-much-more-than-a-job-pub1969c310#bc37fdd0-4ea1-11ec-94a5-4b383d67a8f9

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE

• Curiosity about all things Facilities Management, and general knowledge to effectively deliver, organise, and follow up on 'Hard' and 'Soft' Facilities Management services.
• You are open to new solutions while promoting sustainability and how it impacts aspects of facilities management, such as energy consumption, emissions, waste management and chemical products.
• Solid Facilities Management experience, including managing contracts and suppliers, coordinating urgent, planned and reactive maintenance, and building effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders to deliver positive outcomes.
• Established experience in people management skills, end-to-end project management skills, and a background in retail Facilities Management. The ability to effectively oversee budget and supplier relations is another key requirement.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING DAY TO DAY:

• Lead Facilities Management within the store, optimising property performance, value and sustainability.
• Implement Ingka FM standards, frameworks and initiatives through the Unit FM team and service partners.
• Manage the property throughout its lifecycle, ensuring safety, compliance, maintenance and continuous improvement.
• Identify, assess and mitigate business and operational risks within the FM scope.
• Manage supplier contracts in line with internal governance, driving improvements in cost, efficiency, equipment performance and quality.
• Lead and develop the Unit FM team, empowering co-workers, building capability and supporting succession planning.
• Negotiate effectively with suppliers and stakeholders, driving innovation and continuous improvement in FM performance.

WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE

It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life, including those with disabilities, to join us, and feel valued in the workplace.

Come see the wonderful workday where we create a better everyday life for the many