FACILITIES MANAGER

at  East Surrey College

SALARY: SUBJECT TO QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE

Hours: Full time (37 hours/week) Various shift times across Monday–Fridays 07:00-15:00, 11:00-19:00 & 13:00-21:00 an the very occasional Saturday
The purpose of this role is to support the Director of Facilities & Estates on arrangement with the day to day running of the facilities department and management of the Facilities Operatives across two sites. Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintenance and help desk tickets are prioritised and actioned in line with the College policies & procedures. The role would deputise for the Director of Facilities & Estates on operational matters as required.

We are looking for an individual with experience of working within facilities to be responsible for:

• Delivering the reliable and smooth running provision of caretaking, cleaning, security and grounds service across all College sites
• To assist the Director of Facilities & Estates with the management of external contractors, including close monitoring and recording of maintenance works completion.
• Provision of shift-plans and duty officers rotas, ensuring adequate provision to meet business needs

Successful candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to successfully perform a 1st line management role and must have an in depth knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and the impact of these regulations on the facilities, security and site management. They will be expected to assist with budget management, reviewing policies and procedures for the delivery of the Facilities services, perform risk assessments as well as undertaking staff management responsibilities.
Relevant Health and Safety qualifications, such as IOSH, NEBOSH, COSHH and First Aid, would be advantageous together with good IT skills including Microsoft Word, Excel and online databases.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION, PERSON SPECIFICATION AND COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK AND APPLY USING THE BUTTON BELOW.

Orbital South Colleges Group are committed to Equal Opportunities, encouraging applications from all sectors of the community to reflect our diverse student population. We are also committed to PREVENT and Safeguarding the welfare of children and vulnerable adultsand expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Both College Campus’ are smoke-free zones.
As part of our pre-employment checks, successful candidates will be required to complete an enhanced DBS, references will be taken and evidence of all qualifications and awards will also be required before commencement of employment. Failure to do so may lead to offers being withdrawn.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK as we do not sponsor work permits, and work permits from other organisations are unacceptable as proof of right to work in the UK

• Delivering the reliable and smooth running provision of caretaking, cleaning, security and grounds service across all College sites
• To assist the Director of Facilities & Estates with the management of external contractors, including close monitoring and recording of maintenance works completion.
• Provision of shift-plans and duty officers rotas, ensuring adequate provision to meet business need