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LB360 - Facilities Operations Manager

Location: Market Lavington (Wiltshire)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Facilities Operations Manager on behalf of one of our clients.

You will be responsible for overseeing and driving operational workstreams within the facilities department.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Line manage all facilities staff and supervise all facilities services.
Oversee Training for all facilities staff.
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements such as COSHH and HSE.
Recruit, onboard and manage team members.
Take accountability for Sports Centre budget and the successful operation of the swim school.
Take responsibility for the facilities operating budgets.
Oversee cleaning operations including scheduling deep cleans.
Manage and schedule porters to ensure events / activities run smoothly.
Plan logistical support for events / activities and the organisation of necessary equipment.
Manage transportation system including minibuses, estate vehicles and external transport suppliers.
Ensure vehicles are roadworthy, comply with vehicle regulations and that drivers are carrying out safety checks before use.
Book MOT’s and repairs as needed.
Implement a centralised fleet management system.
Manage letting of facilities and develop strategies to generate revenue from these facilities.
Be jointly responsible for health and safety across the site. Carry out risk assessments, ensure compliance, identify and resolve risks and provide training.
Assist in meeting Regulatory Compliance standards.
Oversee and facilitate external audits.
Help improve operational processes.
Manage departmental budgets.
Deputise for Director of Operations when required.
Participate in on-call rota for after hours emergencies.
Undertake additional tasks as directed by DOO.

Skills and Qualifications:

Qualifications in Facilities Management or equivalent.
Experience managing budget, training and developing teams of 50 or more.
Proven experience working in a school or education-based environment.
Strong IT skills to include Microsoft 365 and transport software.
Effective time management.
Excellent written and verbal communication and a sense of diplomacy and discretion.
Excellent record keeping.
Flexible to hours of work which can include weekends and unsociable hours.
Commitment to safeguarding and welfare.
Be familiar with policies and procedures for child protection and security and participate in training.
Desirable:

IOSH / NEBOSH.
Good understanding of cleaning operations.
Understanding of sports centre operations