Facilities Senior Executive (12 month FTC)

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. We are recruiting for a Facilities Manager to join our Team in Dorking on a 12 month FTC to cover maternity, starting in September. Our head office known as Touristik House is an impressive and contemporary work space. The successful candidate will have strong H&S knowledge and experience within a similar role. The role is based in Dorking, and 4 days are required in the office (1 day can be worked at home). As the Facilities Senior Executive, it is their responsibility to open the head office daily at 8am, finishing at 5pm.

To apply, please provide your CV and covering letter. We aim to respond within 7 days. We are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all candidates feel welcomed and supported. Our team is here to assist you at every step, whether you require additional information or support to navigate the application process.

The Role

• Working within/managing the property team, delivering high levels of service to maintain the upkeep and maintenance of the Retail and Head Office networks.
• Oversight of health & safety aspects encompassing Retail and Head Office network and subsidiary companies.
• Responsible for the management and overall delivery of refurbishments/fit outs across the Company's retail portfolio.

What you’ll be doing?

• Health and Safety: Central point of contact for all Health and Safety aspects of the business ensuring compliance with regulations and maintaining relationship with external H&S advisor.
• Portfolio Management: Lead retail store opening/closures to ensure efficient use of time and resources.
• Maintenance: Keeping accurate log of maintenance due across both head office and retail network.
• Office Management: Main contact for office management including office events, space planning, sub-tenant management.
• Contract/Supplier Management: Regular review of maintenance, utility providers ensuring value for money.
• Budgeting: Responsible for the store and head office property maintenance budgets.
• Compliance: Maintain records for Energy reporting and liaise with third parties.
• General Facilities Management: Managing facilities mailbox to ensure queries are responded to accurately and efficiently.

You will have:

• Good interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with staff.
• Excellent organisational skills / ability to multi-task.
• Experience of maintaining facilities within a multi-site/retail property portfolio.
• Knowledge and/or experience of Health & Safety requirements and Risk Assessments.

Desirable:

• Previous experience of working within a retail network.

Personal Qualities:

• Can-do attitude with willingness to learn new skills.
• Able to work individually and be proactive, as well as being a team player.

In return you’ll receive:

• Competitive salary.
• Opportunity to work for the 'Best Place to work in Travel', with like-minded colleagues.
• Company matched pension scheme, we’ll match up to 7%.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (increases with length of service).
• Free annual travel insurance (for partner and/or immediate family).
• Free onsite parking (first come first serve).
• Opportunity to travel to Kuoni destinations.
• Monthly Perkbox credits (discounted gym membership, free coffees etc).
• Free eye tests.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Discounted Holidays and prize draws.