Facilities Manager

JOB TITLE: Facilities Manager LOCATION: Derby SALARY: £16.83 Per Hour (PAYE) THE CLIENT My Derby based client is currently recruiting for a Facilities Manager for an initial 3 month contract but this is more than likely to continue and possibly go permanent. The role will be based within a number of Schools premises, so we are ideally looking for someone who has worked within the education sector. THE ROLE * The role of the Facilities Manager is to manage all elements assigned to them in a professional and safe manner. The specific details will vary depending on the nature of the Account and the range of facilities, assets and service lines being managed * Establishment and administration of working processes, planned and reactive maintenance regimes, health and safety management and support to the Account commercial team are all key parts of the role. * Generally reporting to the Account Manager, the role will involve coordinating internal functions with those of the Customer and suppliers. * Support the Account Manager in developing the successful strategy for the Account. * Develop operational structure to suit the specific needs of the Account * Ensure effective systems are established to support the operational needs of the Account * Ensure CAFM systems are in place to optimise the management of all planned and reactive works * Leads and collates the output of knowledge share * Engages specialist capability where needed * Develops management resource plans to meet operational needs and effects change where required * Actively manage the Suppliers to deliver best value into the Account * Support the Account Manager and Commercial teams in managing the finances of the Account * Maintain commercial, technical, legal and insurance knowledge to support the Account * Ensure correct commercial procedures are followed to ensure the Clients budgets requirements are adhered to and the Account is not exposed to financial risk. * Support the commercial team in developing quotes/business cases for out of scope/additional works * Undertake all duties in a manner that is professional and in accordance with the latest Code of Ethics and Conduct * Actively work to improve the public perception and brand of the company * Demonstrates and maintains a high level of operational and commercial knowledge and works closely with the delivery team to review techniques and solutions to meet business and customer needs * Early identification of business risks in projects and ensuring that risk management, risk registers and contingency are in place to manage a minimise risk * Comprehensive understanding of the requirements of the company quality policy and procedures and how these are applied to individuals own role. * Ensure compliance with Facilities procedures * Work to the principle that Innovation is an essential management capability which will be a key factor in the sustainability of the Account * Utilise CAFM system to maximum effect on the Account: operational delivery, commercial and demonstrating best practice * Be at the forefront of technological applications within the industry * Demonstrate technical excellence to the Customer "VGC Personnel Ltd are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy