Facilities Manager in Bournemouth

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

About The Role

As a Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing both soft and hard services, ensuring the comprehensive management of facilities. Reporting to senior management, you will supervise service staff and external contractors, develop and implement maintenance and service schedules, and manage budgets related to all aspects of facilities management. You will also serve as the main point of contact for clients, ensuring their needs are met and maintaining strong relationships.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Manage the delivery of both soft services (catering, cleaning, security) and hard services (building maintenance, HVAC, electrical systems)
• Supervise service staff and external contractors, ensuring all work is completed to a high standard
• Develop and implement maintenance and service schedules to ensure regular and effective delivery of all services
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, conducting regular inspections and risk assessments
• Manage budgets and expenses related to both soft and hard services, ensuring cost-effective solutions
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients, addressing their needs and concerns promptly
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure facilities meet the needs of the organisation
• Oversee the procurement and maintenance of equipment and supplies for all services
• Handle emergency situations and service disruptions promptly to minimise impact
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance and service activities and expenses
• Implement sustainability practices and initiatives within the facilities management

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have the right to work in the UK
• Experience in facilities management or a related field, with expertise in both soft and hard services is desirable, but experience working within Hard services is essential
• Building system knowledge is required for this role
• Knowledge of building systems, maintenance processes, and service delivery best practices
• Strong leadership and project management skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
• Familiarity with relevant software for facilities and service management
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proactive and adaptable, able to respond to changing demands and priorities
• Qualified in Health & Safety with NEBOSH certification as a minimum standard.

How to Apply

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.