Haywards Heath - with free parking available onsite. Due to rural workplace location your own transport is essential
Full time 6 month contract role, which could extend or be made permanent - Mon-Fri (Apply online only).
Salary £50000 full time equivalent (£25000 for 6 month contract) The role length is likely to extend or be made into a permanent position. Benefits include, 25 days holiday per year (plus all UK bank holidays), free lunches along with a very good pension scheme.
We are pleased to be assisting our client on a sole agency basis as they seek to recruit an experienced Premises / Facilities Manager to join their organisation based in a rural location close to Haywards Heath, on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This role is critical in ensuring a safe, compliant and high-performing estate.
The role - Premises / Facilities Manager
You will provide strategic and operational leadership across all estate and facilities functions, overseeing compliance, projects, contractors and on-site teams.
Duties will include:
Strategic & Operational Leadership
* Lead the Estates & Facilities function across the site
* Develop and deliver estates strategies and long-term plans
* Advise senior leadership on facilities, compliance and health and safety matters
* Manage a small on-site facilities team and external contractors
Facilities & Site Management
* Oversee maintenance, cleaning, security, grounds and utilities
* Ensure safe, efficient and compliant daily operations
* Manage site logistics, emergency planning and business continuity
Compliance & Health & Safety
* Lead statutory compliance across all areas, including: fire safety, electrical testing, gas safety and asbestos, legionella and building safety compliance
* Maintain accurate compliance records
Projects & Works
* Deliver facilities and estates projects including refurbishments and improvements
* Manage budgets, tenders, contractors and deadlines
* Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time and within budget
Procurement & Contractor Management
* Manage procurement processes and supplier relationships
* Oversee contractor performance and health and safety compliance
* Review RAMS and operate permit-to-work systems
Financial & Sustainability Management
* Monitor budgets, costs and identify efficiencies
* Support sustainability initiatives and energy management
Experience, competencies and knowledge required:
Essential Experience & Skills:
* Proven Facilities / Estates Management experience
* Strong knowledge of UK Health & Safety legislation
* Experience in regulated environments
* Skilled in managing contractors, compliance and projects
* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
* NEBOSH General Certificate (minimum)
* Full UK Driving Licence
For more information regarding this new and exciting Premises / Facilities Manager opportunity, please apply now! Short-listing will take place soon - don't miss out!
Wild Recruitment Ltd T/A First Recruitment Services is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job
Salary description
£50000.00 - £50000.00 per year