Facilities Manager Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
Come and make a difference at Karbon as a Facilities Manager
We have a great opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced individual for the role of Facilities Manager in the Asset & Regeneration Team. The team set the strategic direction for the management and investment in all our homes and other premises across the organisation.
About the role
This critical role for Karbon will be responsible for the day-to-day management of all our offices, managing service contracts across all our communal blocks to demonstrate value for money and continuous improvement of our workspaces. You will contribute towards our future workplace strategy and take the lead on planning and delivery on office changes and refurbishment projects.
Working within our Asset and Regeneration team, you will be working with our Head of Regeneration to provide high quality facilities services across the organisation. An ability to build relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders is essential to the success of the role.
About you
We are looking for a highly motivated, well-organised, collaborative individual with excellent communication skills who can bring fresh ideas and innovation to the Facilities Management role.
Ideally you will have experience of successfully managed existing office portfolios and service contracts and introduced and developed new strategic ideas and efficient processes.
You will need to travel across our different office locations and work collaboratively with other teams across the organisation and manage a busy workload. It’s an exciting time to be joining Karbon Homes as we look to redesign our existing workplaces to adapt to a new agile, hybrid way of working.
About our team
The successful candidate will work in our Regeneration & Facilities team led by the Head of Regeneration & Facilities - Glenn Pearson. If you require further information about the role, please contact Glen on 0191 223 8443 / e-mail [email protected].
Key Information
It’s important to us that everyone feels fairly rewarded for the work they do. We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that supports the wellbeing of our people.
- Facilities Manager – permanent role
- Salary is £43,063 per annum plus a Karbon car payment of £2,152 per annum
- Location: Gosforth or Greengates office
- Regular travel will be required
- 37 Hours per week with some homeworking available/flexible working
Enjoy great benefits
We provide a generous benefits package including 26 days annual leave on commencement rising to 31 days after 3 years’ service, birthday leave, occupational pension and a health cash plan, with the option of a flexible pot towards enhanced benefits.
We also provide our colleagues with the opportunity to apply for qualification funding on a range of courses, conferences, and other learning events.
If this sounds like the role for you then please apply through the Karbon Homes website – https://www.karbonhomes.co.uk/careers/
Important dates
Closing date for applications
Wednesday 30 August 2023
We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications. Please apply early to ensure you are considered for the post.
Interview date
w/c 4 September
We are committed to equality and diversity and are an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all ages, disability/non-disability, ethnicities, genders, religions, sexualities, transgender status, and cultural backgrounds. Any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the post will be guaranteed an interview.
If you need a reasonable adjustment to apply for any of our career opportunities, then please contact [email protected]
Basic DBS
We recognise the contribution people with criminal records can make as colleagues and welcome applications. A criminal record will not exclude a candidate from being appointed because of offences that are irrelevant to and do not place them at or make them a risk in the role you're applying for.
The role you're applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (ROA). The successful candidate(s) will be asked to submit a basic disclosure and barring check application during pre-employment checks.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £43,063.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne
Reference ID: RQ00001142
