Facilities Manager Blackburn, England
Job description
Job title: Facilities Manager
Department: Operations Department
Based at: Ewood Park Stadium, Blackburn, BB2 4JF.
Flexibility regarding location is required.
Reports to: Head of Operations
Responsible for: N/A
Hours of work: 40 hours per week plus home match days and any additional hours necessary for the performance of duties. This will include evening and weekend work.
Contractual Status: Permanent
Job purpose:
To effectively manage the delivery of stadium maintenance to improve all company sites and any other properties/sites identified from time to time.
Duties and responsibilities:
To be committed to ensuring the safeguarding and welfare of all stakeholders across the Club;
To work alongside all departments, managers, staff, contractors, outside agencies and stakeholders to facilitate and ensure the smooth running of all business agendas, maintenance projects and match day programmes;
To support the Head of Operations and Maintenance Manager in the delivery of a professional, effective and efficient stadium maintenance operation across all Blackburn Rovers sites, and any other properties/sites identified by the Board from time to time;
To assist and support the Maintenance Manager and Stadium Control Administrator in all aspects of maintenance, repairs, refurbishments and management of staff to ensure adherence to quality standards and Health and Safety Regulations, and any other relevant regulatory and industry compliance;
To oversee building projects renovations or refurbishments;
To inspect sites regularly to identify any issues and/or necessary maintenance providing reports to the Head of Operations;
Prepare and submit licenses, planning, building applications and assist in facilitating Council and Local Authority requests;
Develop a life cycle register to document when repairs/renewals will be required;
To assist in the procurement, conservation and monitoring of utilities;
Work alongside the Health and Safety Manager to manage the operational aspects of sustainability for all legal and regulatory audits on behalf of government and football authorities;
To assist in the sourcing and selection of outside agencies and specialist contractors (in conjunction with the Procurement Manager, Maintenance Manager and Stadium Control Administrator as appropriate) and liaising as and when required;
To assist with budgeting matters;
To identify and recommend efficiency and sustainability improvements;
To assist and support, where appropriate, post, pre and match day operations;
To be an emergency contact and key holder for Security, Emergency Services and all utilities;
To work with the Stadium Control Administrator to maintain a maintenance contract register;
To assist in the development and maintenance of risk management, business continuity planning and insurance matters; and
Any other duties as reasonably assigned by the Head of Operations from time to time
Skills required:
The ability to work as part of a team and to use own initiative;
Excellent communication skills;
To ensure compliance with all relevant legal, regulatory, ethical and social requirements;
To be adaptable to different situations and arising issues;
The ability to make decisions using available resources and sound judgement;
IT literate;
To maintain confidentiality and discretion;
Numeracy skills;
Excellent organisation and time management skills;
To plan and implement change effectively;
The ability to motivate staff towards goal attainment;
Flexible approach to working; and
The ability to build constructive professional relationships between all staff and team members.
Knowledge / Experience required:
Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures and protocols;
Previous experience of supervising a team;
A sound knowledge of the building and construction industry with particular experience of building regulations;
Experience of using a variety of Building Management Systems (BMS);
Working knowledge of energy conservation and sustainability matters;
Previous experience of access audit requirements;
Experience of managing and delivering budgets;
A broad knowledge of current legislation relating to waste management, health and safety and utility conservation;
Experience and understanding of building and construction trades, maintenance processes and equipment; and
Experience of football stadia maintenance programmes.
Qualifications required:
5 GCSE’s grade A*- C (or equivalent); and Level 5 or above (or equivalent) in building, construction, maintenance or any other appropriate field.
DBS check required: Yes (basic)
The document is a guide only and should not be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline indication of the areas of activity and will be amended in the light of changing needs of the organisation.
How to Apply:
Due to high-levels of interest, this post may close early so early application is advised, otherwise the closing date for this role is 5:00pm on Tuesday 11th April 2023. To apply, please email your application form and covering letter to [email protected] . CV’s will not be accepted.
Equality and Diversity
Blackburn Rovers FC is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and its employment policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.
Safer Recruitment:
Blackburn Rovers FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The successful applicant will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding checks as well as providing proof of right to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £34,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Blackburn: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 11/04/2023
