Regional Support Manager

Regional Support Manager Location: Kent and Sussex Salary: £55,000 per annum Contract: Full time, Permanent We are Gov Facility Service Ltd, a non-profit company owned entirely by the Ministry of Justice, supplying facilities management services to 50 prisons over the South and East of the UK with an employee count of 1400. We are seeking a Regional Support Manager to take ownership of the operational management and delivery of all facilities management services delivered in parts of the Kent and Sussex region. This is an active, visible and flexible site role requiring excellent client relationship, team leadership and supplier management skills. Reporting to the Regional Accounts Director (RAD) they will implement delivery of Estates and Facilities services across a number of establishments. This will mean taking ownership of specific projects and performance improvement/initiatives. You will be an exceptional Facilities Manager at the top of your game, with at least two years' experience in facilities management. Why join us? * In addition to the below we have been identified as key workers during the Covid-19 pandemic, due to the critical work that we undertake to maintain the prison estate, and so the stability and security that we offer to employees is even more relevant than ever * You will be joining a core part of the public sector, and as a government employee can be assured of the job security and stability that the volatile private sector simply can't provide. You will have a consistent place of work, a supportive team around you, and be valued for your skill and experience, rather than forced to focus on profit margins for shareholders. If you are successful, you will be offered a competitive salary along with 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) and entry into our pension scheme from day one. You must be able to demonstrate the following Qualifications and Experience: * Minimum of 2+ years management experience, including the management of first line managers * Proven analytical and financial management acumen with demonstrable commercial experience * Able to manage excellent relationships with our site managers, clients, suppliers and other partners within a region. * Demonstrate performance management across teams and service lines, reporting on and monitoring performance. * Planning and Project Management Skills * Essential Knowledge of relevant health and safety requirements If this sounds like the perfect role for you and you'd like to find out more then please apply today and we'll be in touch. National Security vetting requirements, for working within the Prison Estate - Successful applicants will need to confirm their employment history for at least 5 years prior to the date of application so that pre-employment checks can be undertaken. If you have spent significant time abroad (a total of 6 months in the past 5 years) you would be required to give a reasonable account. No agencies please