Senior Facilities Manager

City of London Permanent £55,000 - £65,000 per year
  • Exciting opportunity to join a global private equity company
  • Single office location in Central London

About Our Client

Our client is a leading private equity company based in the City of London. With a reputation for excellence and innovation, they are committed to delivering exceptional financial services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to their continued success.

Job Description

  • Take the lead in all facilities-related operations for the London office, management of a facilities manager along with Front of House, catering, security, cleaning, printing, post room, and more.
  • Manage suppliers across various categories, ensuring the smooth provision of services such as Front of House, catering, desk and room booking systems, security, travel, stationery, and maintenance.
  • Oversee physical security arrangements for all offices, including guarding, access control, CCTV, and intruder alarms.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for facilities-related emergencies, providing immediate response and escalation as necessary.
  • Manage office moves, acquisitions, and other business-as-usual processes in alignment with company policies and procedures.
  • Assist in tender processes for facilities services and ensure a seamless transition when implementing changes in suppliers.
  • Maintain and update the Facilities SharePoint platform, ensuring accurate and informative content that supports effective communication and customer service.
  • Conduct space planning and utilization analysis to optimize office space usage and minimize surplus space in regional offices.
  • Collaborate in the development of budgets for revenue, capital, and project expenditure, providing regular variance reports.
  • Review and authorize supplier invoices, ensuring compliance with contracts and purchase orders.
  • Take responsibility for the review and development of security access control policies.
  • Advise regional facility managers and the senior leadership team on any security concerns.
  • Provide project support for the rollout of security solutions and contribute to updating the Facilities risk register.
  • Support the Head of Facilities BAU with ESG/ESOS and other environmental reporting requirements.

The Successful Applicant

  • Demonstrable experience in Facilities management, covering both hard and soft services.
  • Experience managing physical access control solutions, ideally with knowledge of ProWatch, as well as CCTV systems.
  • Proactive problem-solving skills with a self-directed and motivated approach, promptly escalating any issues to senior leadership.
  • Experience working in an organization undergoing transformational change and successfully implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
  • An energetic and enthusiastic attitude, embracing change with a positive and flexible mindset.
  • Strong multitasking abilities, capable of overseeing multiple ongoing activities simultaneously.
  • Contract management experience, ensuring effective vendor relationships and service provision.
  • Understanding of Health, Safety, and Environmental legislation within the workplace.
  • Excellent communication skills, both internally and externally, fostering proactive collaboration with various departments.
  • Effective teamwork, leadership, and line management skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Team-oriented mindset, demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
  • Ability to effectively multitask in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to work in a prestigious private equity company in London.
  • Chance to contribute to the ongoing success and growth of the organisation.
  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
  • Continuous learning and development opportunities.
Contact
Jamila Benslika
Quote job ref
JN-062023-6075756
Phone number
+442030778008

Job summary

Job function
Facilities Management
Subsector
Facilities Management
Sector
Property
Location
City of London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jamila Benslika
Consultant phone
+442030778008
Job reference
JN-062023-6075756