Job Information

Cameron James professional Recruitment is currently working with a client that is in need of an experienced facilities manager that will be in charge of their central London Site. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years’ experience working as a facilities manager as well as the essentials listed below.

Some of the main duties include:

• Operating and maintaining both sites as a fully functioning and prestigious visitor destination.
• Provide effective management of staff operating within the Facilities team, consisting of two Facilities Assistants.
• Maintain high standards of presentation and service in all public areas, including regular monitoring of the toilets.
• Oversee the cleaning and maintenance of the galleries before opening to the public and before evening events.
• Meet with the Head of Building and Projects on a weekly basis to ensure the smooth running of the Galleries.
• Ensure the Health & Safety policy is adhered to.
• Ensure general Health & Safety compliance within the department and building, conduct/review risk assessments, and monitor other departmental activity.
• Effectively evacuate the building in the event of emergency or incident and personally assist with the implementation of these if any physical evacuation is required.
• Carry out risk assessments and desk assessments.
• Monitor security and report to the Head of Projects and Buildings to ensure that security at the Galleries is adequate to safeguard works of art, visitors and staff at all times.
• Liaise with the contract security maintenance provider and be familiar with associated equipment, including access control.
• Oversee all maintenance, IT, telephones and general administration budgets.
• Set the annual budget for maintenance, IT, telecoms and administration with the Head of Projects and Buildings.

Essential requirement:

• Health & Safety qualification (NEBOSH & IOSH).
• Four years Office / Facilities Management experience.
• Experience of dealing with IT set ups and reviewing and implementing IT strategy, able to provide basic IT support.
• Experience of dealing with telephone systems, contracts, support for blackberry systems.
• Experience of reviewing and negotiating contracts for office supplies, office equipment, IT, telecoms.
• Experience of dealing with Health & Safety issues and drawing up risk assessments
• Excellent IT skills and use of MS office software.
• Experience of managing budgets and ensuring best value.
• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritise a busy workload.
• Experience of managing staff.
• Strong organisational skills.
• A flexible, reliable and conscientious approach to work, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate, work and liaise with a number of departments
• Must be prepared to train and obtain First Aid Qualification.

If you are interested in this position or know someone that would suit this position, please feel free to contact me on 0207 7696791.