Summary: The Facilities Manager (Hard Services) role involves overseeing the operational elements of Hard Services contracts for a large local government organization. The position requires ensuring compliance with contract requirements, providing technical leadership, and supporting the development of effective property management strategies. This is a three-month contract that may be extended for the right candidate, with a focus on maintaining safety and service quality. NEBOSH or equivalent certification is essential for this role, which is classified as inside IR35.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and monitor operational elements of Hard Services contracts for compliance and efficiency.
• Act as the technical point of contact for Service Providers to resolve escalated issues and provide advice.
• Support planning and coordination of the Council’s reactive technical maintenance delivery.
• Ensure safe service delivery through monitoring and implementing safe work processes.
• Conduct regular audits of buildings and processes to identify service delivery issues.
• Provide regular service reporting to stakeholders regarding performance and improvement areas.
• Liaise with other Council areas to ensure policy compliance and governance implementation.
• Develop and implement contractor performance and procurement strategies.
• Monitor Service Providers to ensure high-quality service delivery and value for money.
• Provide technical leadership to support the facilities strategy development and implementation.
• Develop policies and procedures for Operational Property and Facilities Management.

Key Skills:

• NEBOSH or equivalent certification.
• Experience in facilities management, specifically in Hard Services.
• Strong technical leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to monitor and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies.
• Strong auditing and reporting skills.

Salary (Rate): £30.20

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other