Facilities Manager 

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia. 

Position: Facilities Manager 
Location: London or Birmingham 
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 35 per week 
Salary: £31,982 to £34,925 depending on skills and experience (plus £3,600 London allowance if applicable) 

Closing date: 13 September 2019 
Interview date: w/c 17 September 2019 

About the role: 

The successful candidate will be responsible for all elements of four centrally managed Alzheimer’s Society Office’s in London, Birmingham, Plymouth and at least one other office (location TBC). The Facilities Manager will lead the Facilities Team to deliver a safe, effective and enjoyable environment for building users and continually improve working practices and processes to ensure our building are managed as efficiently and effectively as possible. 

In addition, the post holder will also lead on Business Continuity and Incident Management for the organisation in relation to updating plans and processes and the annual testing schedule and support with the management and implementation of both existing and new national FM related contracts across the portfolio. 

About you: 

Our centrally managed offices are fast paced, dynamic and complex and require an experienced Facilities professional to lead the Facilities Team consisting of a Facilities Assistant in Birmingham and Facilities Officer, Receptionist and volunteers in London to deliver a working environment to allow our people to work to the best of their ability. 

We are looking for a dedicated, hardworking, proactive, knowledgeable person to take our FM approach to the next level. The right candidate will be Self-motivated and able to work under pressure and have the ability to understand a wide range of stakeholder needs to adapt your approach where necessary. 

Strong attention to detail and the ability to set a shining example of our guidelines, standards and values is essential along with excellent leadership abilities and experience of managing, developing and motivating individuals and teams to deliver results. 

You will be a senior member of an exciting and progressive Property & Facilities team of eight people who manage a portfolio of 130 offices across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We are transforming the working environments used by Alzheimer’s Society and the centrally managed offices are at the forefront of the design and facilities we aim to offer the organisation. 

Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. 

You may have experience of the following: Facilities Manager, Facilities Management, Facilities Supervisor, Site Manager, Site Management, Site Supervisor, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Management, Estate Manager, Health & Safety Manager, Charity, Charities, NFP, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.