Facilities Manager
Embassy of Ireland, London
The Irish Embassy in London is seeking to recruit a Facilities Manager to oversee the upkeep and maintenance of the Chancery, which is a Grade II listed building, as well as the Passport, Consular and Visa Section which is located in a separate building. The successful applicant will be expected to make a positive and effective contribution to the work of the Embassy. He/she will be highly motivated and hard working with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. There will be a requirement to be on call and to occasionally work evenings.
The appointment will initially be on the basis of a one year (probationary) contract and upon successful completion of the probationary period the appointee will be offered a contract of indefinite duration. The starting salary is £42,000 on a scale of six incremental points and one Long Service Increment.
Role
The appointee will be required to undertake the following duties:
- General upkeep and maintenance of Chancery building and Passport, Visa and Consular Services (located in a separate building) and ensuring that all maintenance is performed in compliance with building, fire, and Health and Safety regulations;
- Tendering and budget management for decoration/renovation works;
- Management of renovation and maintenance projects;
- Management of electrical, fire safety and security certificates;
- Liaise with Events and Visit Unit to ensure correct room set up for in-house events;
- On-call responsibilities and liaison with the Diplomatic Police (may involve working outside of normal hours when an emergency situation arises);
- Supervision of Maintenance Officer;
- Any other tasks required to ensure both the provision of high quality customer services and the achievement of the Embassy’s goals.
Essential requirements candidates must be able to demonstrate:
In addition to satisfying the eligibility requirements set out in the Candidate Information Booklet, candidates must be able to demonstrate the following key skills and attributes:
- Have a minimum of 10 years’ experience and a proven track record in building maintenance and facility management;
- Possess leadership and people skills to plan, organise and direct renovation and maintenance works;
- Exercise good judgment, decision making and regard for safety within all aspects of the role;
- Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively and efficiently;
- Be a good team player, able to prioritise tasks, independently assess situations and appropriately respond to building related issues as they arise;
- Be self-motivated and able to work unsupervised where necessary;
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and work on multiple tasks at one time;
How to apply
Candidates should send three copies of their completed application form by post or delivered in person to: Embassy of Ireland, 17 Grosvenor Place, London SW1X 7HR.
Envelopes should be clearly marked: Facilities Manager Job Application.
Applications must be received before 4:30 pm (local time) on 05 November 2019.
No applications will be accepted after this deadline. Please note that only short listed applicants will be contacted.
The successful candidate must have a legal entitlement to live and work in country prior to recruitment.
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