Facilities Manager - Soft Services

Job Overview

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional Facilities Management services in an education setting? Then join a leader in world-class service, and play a key role in ensuring schools run efficiently, safely, and in full compliance.

The Facilities Manager will provide support to the Contract Manager and Account Manager in the management and delivery of contractual obligations and client expectations. Monitor and report on Service Delivery performance monthly and ensure budgets are managed and utilised effectively to achieve overall contract profitability whilst providing the schools best service.

What you'll do

• Lead and support site teams to deliver outstanding FM services.
• Ensure contractual and statutory compliance across a portfolio of four schools within the North Ayrshire area.
• Manage budgets effectively to achieve profitability while providing the best service.
• Oversee planned maintenance, life-cycle works, and subcontractor performance.
• Drive Health & Safety compliance and maintain strong client relationships.
• Produce accurate reports and monitor service delivery performance.
• Recruit, develop, and retain talented staff while fostering a culture of excellence.

What we are looking for

• A good general education with a relevant qualification aligned to Facilities Management, and a demonstrable record of continuous personal development within the industry.
• Demonstrable success in a similar service environment and capable of delivering compliance in line with contract requirements.
• Strong operational knowledge of utilities and life-cycle management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial awareness with a performance-driven mindset.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Flexible, adaptable and a team player.
• The ability to work on own initiative and to drive improvement and change as necessary.
• Commitment to safeguarding children and young people (Enhanced DBS required)

Next steps

If you've read this far and think you have what it takes, we would love to hear from you!

Please submit your CV, or alternatively send an e-mail over to (url removed) and we will be in touch!

Thank you.

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