Facilities Manager in Reading

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.

This is a 12-month assignment, running until August 2027. Geographic area of responsibility: Based in Reading 4 days a week, 1 day in London. The Facilities Manager will be involved in all aspects of day-to-day operations of the customer’s property portfolio, including accounting, maintenance and repair, cleaning services, Front of house and helpdesk. The Facilities Manager will handle all service requests and act as first point of escalation and assist in the preparation of the annual budget and management reporting and must have a strong compliance background. You will also be responsible for supporting management’s efforts in the day-to-day maintenance and implementation of policies, procedures and programs that will ensure a well-managed, well maintained estate and deliver a safe working environment for client staff, visitors and contractors.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cleaning operations across all facilities
• Ensure hygiene standards meet health and safety regulations
• Manage cleaning contracts, schedules, and performance reviews
• Implement sustainable and efficient cleaning practices
• Conduct regular audits

General Duties

• Develop and manage budgets for all service areas
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and company policies
• Lead service improvement initiatives and innovation
• Report on KPIs, incidents, and operational performance
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in facilities management, ideally in a multi-service environment
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Knowledge of health & safety, food hygiene, and security protocols
• Relevant qualifications (e.g., IOSH, BICS, NEBOSH, or equivalent) desirable

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