Job description
Operations Director – Scotland
Contract - Full time Permanent
Relationships. Results. Success. At Robertson Facilities Management, we see them our way. We’re professional enough to make every collaboration count. Driven enough to deliver the very best service to everyone we work with. Friendly enough to make sure any environment we manage is as enjoyable as it is safe. Join us and you’ll join the UK’s largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses. And as a Operations Director, you’ll be part of a team that’s doing incredible things – for ourselves, for the partners we work with, and for a truly sustainable future.
- Lead the Robertson Facilities Management company in Scotland to achieve its budget and business plan through robust and accurate reporting of performance.
- Annually update the Facilities Management Strategy, Business Plan and budgets to ensure that they are aligned with clear public and private sector imperatives to ensure that the business remains sustainable.
- Maintain a regular review of the market place to ensure that the right partners are working with our team to identify, develop and secure sustainable programmes for our identified customers.
- Maintain regular contact with all members of the Facilities Management team, by regular visits; ensure staff are motivated and focused on delivering the agreed business plan.
- Ensure staff are following the appropriate procedures and processes and are maintaining the company’s standards.
- Prepare monthly board reports and attend monthly board/performance reviews with Executive Board.
- Ensure that the Facilities Management business operates in a safe and compliant manner in line with Group, contract and customers Health and Safety policies.
- Work closely with other senior management in the Group in business management issues affecting Group and participate regularly at Group Business Leaders' meetings
- Ensure that all potential Facilities Management opportunities are reviewed by you prior to submission to the Board for approval
- Be available to participate in supporting other businesses in the Group where your knowledge and skills base will add value to the other business.
- Maintain profile and standing of the Group in all aspects of business engagement with fellow business professionals and where representing the Group at functions etc.
- Work in collaboration with the Managing Director and the FM Finance Director and other senior management to identify funding partners to facilitate participation in identified projects.
- Produce and retain ownership of business plans and budgets for the Facilities Manage
What you’ll need:
To lead the Facilities Management business in Scotland in delivering agreed objectives and budgets set by the Group and Facilities Management Board.- A primary function will include supporting and developing Facilities Management team in maintaining business and personal objectives.
- To generate appropriate public and private sector business opportunities across the operating area of the Group, which achieve the required outcomes in delivering business objectives.
- To establish an effective operating model for the Facilities Management business which is effective, sustainable and provides for effective succession planning.
- To identify, develop and create sustainable business opportunities for other sister companies which is aligned to the Robertson strategic asset management offering.
- To provide support and guidance to other sister companies in securing business opportunities that requires Facilities Management input.
- To identify new and innovative methods of operating that can support both the operational effectiveness and growth of the Facilities Management business.
- To act and to ensure all those within your control act professionally to protect and maintain the good standing of the Company within the industry and its clients.
- To work in conjunction with the Managing Director and members of the Executive Board in terms of issues that may affect the operational effectiveness of the business.
- The successful candidate will require a DBS/Disclosure Check
Who we’re looking for:
People are at the heart of everything we do and achieve at Robertson. To fit right into the team, you’ll be committed to understanding the needs of our customers and work collaboratively towards our shared goals; get the best from teams and individuals, be confident in your decisions, and calm and quick to adjust to unexpected challenges; and help us make progress towards a sustainable future for ourselves and our communities.
Joining us isn’t just about seeing things our way. It’s also about working the Robertson Way too, by bringing our 5 guiding principles to life. Here’s what that means…
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What’s in it for you
When it comes to diversity and inclusion, we see things differently at Robertson. We’re a company with strong family values and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve. That’s why we’re working to create a truly inclusive workplace where everyone can feel welcome, included and where we can all be our authentic selves.
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About Robertson Group
CEO: William Robertson
Revenue: $100 to $500 million (USD)
Size: 1001 to 5000 Employees
Type: Company - Private
Website: www.robertson.co.uk
Year Founded: 1966