Deputy Head of Facilities Management

Employer
City of London
Location
London
Salary
Salary: £63,910 - £72,390 per annum (inclusive of all allowances) depending on experience.
Closing date
17 May 2024
Reference
OSUR0626
Salary: £63,910 - £72,390 per annum (inclusive of all allowances) depending on experience.Job reference: OSUR0626Location: LondonContractual hours: 35We are the City of Extraordinary SpacesThe City of London Corporation is the City of opportunities, innovation, impact and change. We have professionals from all walks of life, doing jobs that can’t be done the same way anywhere else, helping London – and the UK economy – develop at an ever-increasing pace. If you’re looking for a role with real substance and meaning, you can find it here.As Deputy Head, you’ll be responsible for the performance of facilities management services to three venues as unique as our City. The Guildhall Complex is not just a Grade 1 listed landmark at the centre of government in the City of London; it’s also a venue for all manner of occasions, across eleven versatile spaces. Walbrook Wharf is a hive of activity where history meets future and the City’s relentless drive to develop is evident all around. The London Metropolitan Archives is the memory of London itself, preserved in over 100km of books, maps, photos, films and documents.Collaborating closely with the management teams at each facility, you’ll see to it that these extraordinary and important spaces benefit from the planned maintenance, repair and renewal they deserve. Your remit will span fire safety, fabric, grounds, asset replacement, clearing, catering, pest control, porterage, events set-up and, at Walbrook Wharf, security. Whether delivered in-house of by contractors, you’ll ensure work meets the highest standards.To join us, you’ll need a relevant technical (mechanical and electrical) or professional qualification such as RICS, CIOB, CIBSE or BIFM, or an equivalent level of knowledge, skills and experience. You will certainly demonstrate substantial working knowledge of hard and soft facilities management services, together with skills in managing the tender, evaluation and delivery of such services. Naturally, you’ll be an expert in industry standards, best practice and legislation. Crucially, you will also bring excellent communication skills to the role – from managing and motivating a high-performing team, to negotiating with contractors, to managing relationships with stakeholders, to writing specifications, technical plans and business cases.When it comes to valuing our people, we have one key goal: to be an excellent employer. We offer a wide range of development opportunities in this most diverse and challenging of organisations. In addition to a competitive salary and membership of the excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, you can look forward to an all-round package of life-improving benefits and offers – from interest-free season ticket and bicycle loans, to discounts on health and wellbeing, arts and culture.Please note that CV’s will not be accepted.To apply online, please click on the 'apply button'Please contact 020 ##### ##### (24 hr. answerphone) quoting reference number OSUR0626 if you experience any problems. A minicom service for the hearing impaired is available on 020 ##### #####.The City of London Corporation is committed to Equal Opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Kingston Upon Thames (City/Town), London (Greater)
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