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Location: York
Hours: Full time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experience

We have an opportunity for a Facilities Manager to join VetPartners based at our Central Support Office in York with some occasional travel to practice sites as required. 

The purpose of the role is to act as Facilities Manager for the Central Support office, and to advise and assist VetPartners practices with building and maintenance issues whilst also focusing on compliance delivery across the network.  
 
Key Responsibilities of the role include:  

Ensuring the Central Support offices are maintained and statutory compliant at all times 
Act as point of contact for visiting contractors, supervising contractors ensuring safe working practices 
Carry out regular site checks and fabric inspections and acting on results found 
Assist VetPartners practices with statutory compliance and maintenance issues as required 
Collect and manage data required for statutory reporting on compliance 
Advise Practice Managers on health and safety and contractor management 
Lead on asbestos management across the estate 
Work alongside the Health and Safety Team, advising and assisting on issues raised and ensuring all required actions are followed through 
Occasional travel to sites where required to assess issues raised 
Contract management – ensure service providers uphold contractual obligation 
From time to time may be required to deliver or support delivery of small projects within the VetPartners estate 
 
About you:  

We are looking for someone who can communicate effectively at all levels within a large organisation and with service providers. You will need sound problem solving skills, attention to detail and be able to manage and prioritise multiple time sensitive projects effectively within a very fast paced, changing environment. You will be proficient with MS packages such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint. 
As a keen collaborator who is passionate about the delivery of a quality service you will be able to work closely with internal and external stakeholders. 
 
Skills, qualifications and experience:  

Building/Trade based qualification 
IOSH/NEBOSH an advantage 
CDM/SMSTS 
Up to date knowledge of facilities compliance standards 
Demonstrable experience in facilities role 
Knowledge of property construction methods, building fabric, and mechanical and electrical services. 
Proven experience in additional works management 
Sound knowledge of Health and Safety legislation 
Computer literate with excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, especially Word and Excel 
Experienced at managing property facilities and functions 
Experience in project management 
Good commercial knowledge and property management legislation 
A sound understanding of H&S procedures across all aspects of building management 
 
 The finer details:    

Based out our York Central Office  
Mon – Fri  
37.5 hours per week 
Health shield policy – offering help towards health costs and discounts on everyday essentials 
25 days holiday plus bank holidays 
Buy and sell holiday option – buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days 
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity pay 
Cycle to work scheme 
  
(Please apply directly – no agency submissions)

You may have experience in the following roles: Building Manager, Maintenance Manager, Facilities Coordinator, Health and Safety Manager, Estates Manager, Property Manager, Site Facilities Manager, Operations Manager, FM Manager, Building Compliance Manager, Facilities Supervisor, etc.

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