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The main purpose of the job is to undertake a professional, efficient and comprehensive facilities management role for our client, an accountancy practice and to manage the facilities team effectively.
* Responsible for facilities management of the existing seven premises plus other premises used as storage
* Day to day management of the other members of the facilities team
* Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation including preparation of regular H&S office reviews and follow up implementation of agreed action arising
* Preparing and monitoring the capital and maintenance budget. Monitoring facilities related spending against the budget
* Undertaking office layout changes and office moves
* Preparing documents to obtain quotes from contractors
* Calculating and comparing costs for required goods or services to achieve value for money
* Project management and supervision and coordinating work of contractors
* Directing and planning essential central services such as security, maintenance, copying, mail, scanning, cleaning, catering and vending, meeting room set ups, waste disposal and recycling, mobile and desk top phones, utilities contracts.
* Responding appropriately to emergencies or urgent issues as they arise
* Monitoring delivery against maintenance contracts in place to ensure work is properly undertaken and scheduled at a time to suit the firm. Follow up shortfalls in delivery.
* Writing letters of complaint to suppliers where appropriate
Please send your CV to peter@maxwellstephens.com