Facilities Manager

We are working exclusively with a global publishing company who are looking to recruit a Facilities Manager to join their in-house Facilities Management team.

The role will be responsible for managing their HQ in Central London, ensuring that the building is fully compliant, managed to a high standard, cost effective, efficient and provides an environment which enables staff to perform at their best.

Reporting into the Senior Facilities Manager, responsibilities include: Manage a team of post room staff and ensure all post and courier services are reviewed on cost and service levels. Manage the reception team ensuring a warm and welcome guest experience is provided at all times. Ensure post and reception services are operating effectively, manage team rotas, holiday, sickness and absence. Manage the Facilities Co-ordinator and provide holiday cover. Oversee the management of the Facilities Mailbox, ensuring effective and efficient responses to requests. Ensure HQ meets all current H&S obligations and legislation (including risk assessments, permits, procedures and training). Manage all events (including venue space to ensure successful and safe events). Act as Incident Control Manager for the building (supported by the Incident Management Team). Oversee outsourced facilities service providers and ensure they are meeting SLAs and budgets. Undertake move and change projects as required. Undertake regular building inspections to identify and overcome issues. Maintain records of compliance, using Vantify. Develop and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Monitor supplier costs and provide cost saving proposals. Manage energy platforms to ensure energy optimisation across HQ.