The Psychosynthesis Trust is a small educational charity that has a rich 50- year history of enabling human potential in the UK.  Our founders were pioneering leaders in education, psychology, science and spirituality and we continue to work at that nexus today.  Our purpose is to bring about wholeness in a fragmented world. 

We offer transformative learning experiences, counselling and psychotherapy and rooms to hire in the heart of London at our 92-94 Tooley Street building. 

Our values and our culture consider the whole, both in terms of individuals and society, as well as from an organisational perspective. We orientate to working with the qualities of love and will, bringing the principles of curiosity, inquiry and responsibility to our work and to each other.

The breadth and depth of The Psychosynthesis Trust’s training, counselling services and room-rental offering has developed significantly over the past 6 years.  With this increased growth and with the intention of wanting to help more people ‘know and transform themselves’, we are entering a new phase of the Trust’s life cycle.  As such, we are looking for a new Operations Manager who can help us develop and implement solid foundations and infrastructure from which to expand our work.  

The Context of the Operations Manager Role

As a member of the Operations team, you play a crucial role in maintaining the infrastructure for the community. It is part of a front facing team who are a first response for the building and all facilities. You will work with staff across all departments to make sure the core operations of the organisation are running effectively. Often troubleshooting live issues and thinking resourcefully about ways to respond to unusual and in-the-moment situations are part of this role.

A key focus for the Trust and for the Operations Manager in the coming years will be on imbedding integrated processes for the running of the building and developing excellent customer service standards.  We want the Trust to support the whole community in their different activities; be it delivering training, therapy, running events, or being a student. This role will also work closely with the core team with IT and systems issues and to build the team knowledge base, clarifying our ways of working to help support decision making and enabling improvements.

The right candidate will be a brilliant multitasker, able to juggle larger ongoing improvements with smaller day to day management. Keeping the longer-term goals in sight will maintain a smooth current state. You will have an appetite for wanting to understand how to grow and scale our operations to support our organisational growth, working closely with the Finance and Operations Director. We are looking for a candidate that is comfortable working with complexity and challenges that come along with process change while maintaining business as usual for customers.

We are looking for someone who is ready to support some exciting developments, as we have several large projects in motion that will be implemented over the next 6-18 months. You will be involved in changes that will improve the day to day running of our facilities at Tooley Street. 

We value diversity and the intersectionality of people and their backgrounds.  This is important to us as we seek to cultivate a creative and more expansive and inclusive attitude to difference in ourselves, our communities and our society.  So, we are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic, people with disabilities, people who identify with being LGBTQIA or people who identify with being marginalised.

This is an exditing role for someone who wants to be part of a growing organisation on the pioneering edge of adult learning and education. We are a small team so there is great opportunity for personal and professional development and to feel like you are making a difference!

The Purpose of the Role

The purpose of the role of the Operations Manager is to lead, develop and to ensure implementation the overall strategy for The Trust’s operations functionalities.

 Summary of Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Effective function of the building and its facilities; including operation, space, technical and function, as well as secure and compliant with Fire, Health & Safety legislation.
• Managing the roles that engage with our Community, ensuring the highest levels of service of our provision are upheld and that the impression and environment reflects that and of our values.
• Aligning with our Programmes and Counselling Services teams to ensure the provision best facilitates our core work.
• Strategically proactive on how we maximise our space and resource and what relationships can be forged with our neighbouring community that will impact this.

Key Functional Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Building and Facilities function, including
  • Manage cleaning and caretaking of the building with our internal team, regulating hours worked to remain in “contact” with a team that works out of hours whilst being maintaining regular contact through email and phone (inside and outside of office hours).
  • Managing and reviewing all building and operational contractors, suppliers and services, ensuring we use organisations that align with our values and that we get the best quality of service within set budgets.
  • Maintaining building services, such as waste, heating, lift and internet, including updates and testing where necessary.
  • Managing the tangible assets of the Trust, including equipment and budgets.
  • Ensuring that the building complies with updated statutory requirements including Fire, Health and Safety legislation.  Supporting the whole team in building skills and knowledge base of those statutory requirements as part of the audit function.
  • Ensuring the impression and aesthetics of the building expresses our values and represents the quality that we provide in our core work.
  • Continuously assessing our environmental footprint and changing resources to reflect a better relationship and responsibility of the Trust’s climate.
  • Support of a potential building renovation in its planning, management and implementation stages.
  • Managing purchases and inventory, such as cleaning, stationery and refectory supplies, and ensuring logs and invoices are presented to Finance team.
  • Being available for any out of hours contact when emergencies arise.

• Community, including
  • Line management of Community Host and reception function, with an accountable overview of the Community Hosting Support team that requires recruitment.
  • To create an outstanding provision of service that is experienced by every facet of the community at all times.
  • Ensuring all Training and Counselling rooms are well maintained and appropriately equipped and set up to support Programmes team, course participants, students, trainers and room renters.
  • Develop strong working relationships with counsellors, trainers and room renters, ensuring inquiries and specific needs are met with positive outcomes.
  • Supporting the community in the launch of a new room booking system ensuring continuity of service.
  • Managing the standing orders of the room rentals, calculating these quarterly, and regular invoice management in liaison with the Finance team.
  • Review of all community agreements and collaborating with the Marketing and Communication Manager to ensure website content is up to date.
  • Develop an advisory Community Ecosystem that draws on the broadness of our building users and brings in the voice of the community to consult on feedback and matters arising.

• Core work support, including
  • Collaborating with the Programmes Director and the Programmes and Counselling Services teams to support the strategic needs of the core work of the Trust.
  • Administration and maintenance of the Student Lending Library.
  • Supporting all teams in everyday IT and systems support, whilst supporting skills and knowledge growth, and managing IT contracts and subscriptions through our Office365 platform.

• Strategy, including
  • Develop reporting of the room rental business to build and feed an annual strategy set out by the Finance and Operations Director in the Trust’s impact goals.
  • Develop the strategy to cultivate community, aligning with the Communications and Marketing Manager, enabling our community business model to be benchmarked, set out through market analysis, and consider how to position our provision.
  • Build new relationships locally to further cultivate our community with organisations and groups that align with our purpose and values, including our key stakeholders (local authority, First Mile).
  • Reduce the perishability of unused rooms by developing a strategy that introduces new organisations and groups to the Trust

How to Apply: 

Please explain in no more than 2 pages why you’d like to work for The Trust, what skills and attributes you will bring to The Trust, and what experience you have that fits with this role.   We are also interested in hearing about your life story and how this aligns to your purpose, strengths and interests. Please send this, along with your CV to Jamie Joyes, Finance and Operations Director at the address provided.  More information about this role can be found on the Trust’s website.

We are particularly keen to receive applications from Black, Asian and minority ethnic, people with disabilities, people who identify with being LGBTQIA or people who identify with having been marginalised.

William Morris House is a vibrant community centre in Wimbledon closely aligned with the local Labour Party and trades union movements. We need an experienced, enthusiastic individual to put us at the heart of our communities.

We are looking for a House Manager to run our office,ensure the building is kept clean and safe, and be the primary contact for groups and individuals wishing to make use of our facilities.  S/he will report to a voluntary group of Directors.

Candidates should have at least 3 years' experience of working in a customer-facing administrative or estates role, be highly organised and be able to work independently as well as part of a team.

The post is 20 hours per week, spread across 5 days/ 4 hours per day.

We are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate diversity.

Closing date for applications: 5pm, 5th March 2020

Our University has a proud history of philanthropy stretching back to its foundation in 1900 by Joseph Chamberlain.  Since then philanthropy has continued to play an important role in shaping the University with funds supporting life-changing research, scholarships and new facilities.  This year we launched our new campaign, Birmingham In Action, which aims to transform lives for our generation and the next by tackling some of the world’s greatest challenges.  These challenges include access to education, cancer, youth mental health, the environment (including climate change and plastic pollution) and migration.  The campaign is a truly global campaign (having launched in Birmingham, London, Hong Kong, New York and San Francisco) and aims to raise £400 million, and secure 1 million hours of volunteering, making it one of the largest campaigns in the UK Higher Education sector.

The Development and Alumni Relations Office (DARO) exists to support our student and research community by engaging, inspiring, and celebrating alumni, individuals, and charitable funders who give their money, time, and networks to support the University’s strategic priorities.  The Office, which is comprised of 60 staff across five teams, is focused on fundraising and volunteering from graduates, alumni and individuals who are passionate about changing lives, through funding various research trials, supporting student scholarships, mentoring students, and providing internships.

The Fundraising Relationship Manager role is your opportunity to join our excellent team at an exciting time. You will have sales experience or major gifts expertise, and will be passionate about progressing your career and understand the impact the University’s teaching and research has on the world.  Your role will be responsible for the relationship management of a portfolio of prospective and existing donors. You will seek to gain knowledge and understanding of the giving preferences of these audiences, and work to help the University to develop a philanthropic offer that meets their interests. All activities will be delivered in close collaboration with DARO colleagues as well as other parts of the University. 

As part of an award winning team and led by some of the most respected names in higher education fundraising, you will work with our current Fundraising Relationship Managers to generate gifts to the University and encourage new donors to make long-term, sustainable and significant (5 and 6-figure) gifts. Your objectives and KPIs will be set by the Head of Philanthropy. You will also have the opportunity to work with our senior team on major proposals to top donors enabling you to get experience of working with some of the most successful and experienced major gift fundraisers in the UK Higher Education sector. 

Are you a dog lover who loves hitting targets? Do you want to help us promote responsible dog ownership and make a difference? Are you results orientated, with a track record of leading successful teams?

Dog Trust Dog School have an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded and enthusiastic Area Manager to lead several Dog Schools in the region, supporting our passionate teams in business development as well as operational and financial management.

Dogs Trust Dog School is a nationwide delivery of dog training and human education for dog owners within their local communities. The school’s primary function is to deliver dog training classes, promoting a positive and fulfilling relationship with each other and helping owners to avoid the common pitfalls that can lead to behaviour problems in their dogs.

You will be responsible for helping Dogs Trust Dog Schools deliver the highest standards of customer service, supporting each school to make customer feedback acted upon.

As a proven business leader you will also lead the team in business development, making sure KPI’s are reached. Supporting them to establish relationships with local businesses and vet practices to maximise the Schools reach as well as ensuring the teams are well equipped to take advantage of new marketing opportunities for example utilising social media and local events.

As Area Manager you will be managing a number of Head Coaches of each school, you will take a lead on recruitment of teams, identifying and addressing staff training needs and development and managing performance.

With a proven track record of leading and managing teams that deliver on their targets you will have strong experience in business development, marketing and budget management. It goes without saying that you will also have a strong communication and IT skills and not be afraid on taking new challenges and reaching new audiences.

While we welcome people to apply who have an animal background, it is not essential – we are looking for candidates who share our passion for improving the lives of dogs everywhere and want to use their skills to help the Dog School teams achieve this common goal.

Please note that this is a Homebased opportunity with regular travel across the South West including Bridgend, Ilfracombe and Uxbridge.

Facilities Manager 
Chalk Farm, London

As our Facilities Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day management of the entire Roundhouse estate. This comprises the Main Space venue – a Grade 2* listed building, a studio theatre, the Paul Hamlyn Studios, bars, a café, a service yard, an office building and a new building due to be completed around 2022.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, the Facilities Manager will oversee an effective maintenance programme for the entire site and will directly manage the House Services teams, Operations Support teams and the Housekeeping teams. The role will also involve the management of significant contracts including M&E, Fire Systems, Lifts, Pest Control, Access Control and Refuse. You will be responsible for the planning of building refurbishment within a busy and demanding events calendar and be expected to contribute to the planning and management of long-term building development projects alongside a dedicated Project Manager.

You will contribute to the ongoing development of an Estates Plan and help to ensure that the balance between upkeep and development is established and sustained. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of Health and Safety across the organisation and to contribute to environmental strategy plans and manage facilities projects.

We are looking for someone with:

Essential
- Significant facilities management experience
- Effective, proven project management skills
- Experience of building and contract management
- Practical experience and/or a qualification in a relevant profession – e.g. engineering, electrical, plumbing
- A proven commitment to setting and maintaining standards
- To hold a NEBOSH General Certificate or comparable health and safety qualification
- Excellent people management skills, including the ability to lead and motivate teams
- Effective communication skills
- Experience of managing budgets

Desirable
- Previous experience in a role in an arts or leisure environment
- Experience of facility management in a listed building

The successful candidate must have a current and acceptable DBS check, or be willing to undertake one, due to the nature of the role.

For more information, please download the full job description and if you feel you have the skills and experience we are looking for, please submit your application by 10am on Monday 2nd March 2020.

Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: £37,000 - £39,000 per annum
Interviews: 10th - 13th March 2020

All personal data submitted to the Roundhouse in the form of personal details forms is used for recruitment purposes and equal opportunities reporting only. By submitting a personal details form, you consent to the Roundhouse retaining your personal data for these purposes. Personal details forms contain your name, address and details relating to your gender, religion and nationality. All forms are anonymised before use. In accordance with GDPR all information submitted by unsuccessful applicants will be deleted within six months.

Other organisations may call this role Facilities & Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Manager, Building Maintenance Manager, or Building & Facilities Manager.

To apply for the role of Facilities Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Facilities and Administration Manager

£36,295pa plus excellent benefits

Permanent

"An instrumental role in our move to new premises..."

About us

Crisis is the national charity for homeless people. We know that homelessness is not inevitable. We know that together we can end it.

Crisis Skylight Brent, based in Harlesden, provides housing, education, employment, volunteering, wellbeing and mental health services that help people leave homelessness. An important part of our work is also influencing the local provision of services for homeless people.

Crisis Skylight Brent will relocate to a new bigger and inspirational building in early 2021, and the new Administration and Facilities will be playing an instrumental role in supporting this move and ensuring we are making the most out of this exciting new development.

About the role

As the Administration and Facilities Manager, you will play an important role within the local management team, ensuring the smooth running of facilities and administration to support the delivery of our services. Liaising with colleagues from across Crisis including Finance and Information Governance, you will ensure our local systems are in-line with the wider organisation requirements and standards. You will work closely with the Crisis central facilities management department, acting as their link locally and participating in their team activities.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have significant experience in facilities management along with a sound administrative background.  Working with colleagues across Crisis and within the local team you will need to have excellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to develop and maintain positive relationships. Commitment to Crisis’s values and purpose are essential to the role.

Benefits

As a member of the team you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including: 

• Interest free loans to purchase a train season ticket or a bike or for a deposit to secure a tenancy
• Mandatory pension scheme, with an employer contribution of 8.5%
• 25 days’ annual leave which increases with service to 28 days

Alongside our excellent staff benefits, we will support your ongoing development to build your skills, experience and career.

How to apply

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please visit our website to apply online.

Candidates are required to complete a supporting statement, addressing points 1-5 of the person specification. The job description is available on our website by clicking on the 'Vacancy Details' button.

If you need to request an application in an alternative format, please contact the HR Team, contact details can be found on our website.

Closing date: Sunday 8 March 2020 (23:59)

Interviews will be held on Tuesday 17 March 2020

We value diversity, promote equality and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from people with lived experience of homelessness.

For more information about our work please visit our website. 

Registered Charity Numbers: E&W1082947, SC040094 

Bonny Downs Community Association (BDCA) is seeking a dedicated Facilities Manager to take responsibility for the smooth running of our community centre and sports venues.  The Facilities Manager will drive high standards in customer service, maintenance, and security, and improve our offer to ensure our venues reach their full potential as spaces for our local community to use and enjoy.

Key qualities you will bring include:

• Customer-focus (friendly, welcoming, well-presented)
• Organised, problem-solving approach
• Enthusiasm for community buildings/spaces
• Passion for community development
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and best practice

About BDCA:

BDCA's vision is of a thriving community where everyone feels valued, connected and fulfilled.

Our values are: INCLUSION - we believe that everyone is a valuable member of our community and we are shaped to care for and support each other. CELEBRATION - We encourage an attitude of thankfulness and celebration – even in the midst of life’s disappointments and challenges.  EMPOWERMENT - Our role is to work WITH others, encouraging everyone to be the best they can be, developing their own unique gifts and seizing opportunities.

Our existing staff say: 

“I love working with BDCA. I can be pioneering and innovative. I love the community and the opportunity to work alongside a diverse workforce.” (Staff survey 2019)

If you are interested in joining our wonderful team, please consider the attached job information and send us a covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 explaining why you think your skills and experience match the role, together with an up to date copy of your CV.

BDCA is committed to inclusion, one of our core values, and we will therefore ensure that no applicants or employees receive less favourable treatment than others on grounds of race, sex, marital status, religion, disability or sexual orientation or be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

Closing date: 1st March 2020

Interviews:  week commencing 15th March 2020

RedbridgeCVS is a well-established and highly regarded membership organisation supporting the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. We are a small, friendly team based in central Ilford just 20 minutes by train from Liverpool Street station. 

We are seeking a skilled and highly motivated Office Manager to join the team at an exciting time of development.

The Office Manager will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the organisation. The post-holder will lead on the day-to-day management of the RedbridgeCVS office and provide administrative support to the Chief Officer, staff team and Board of Trustees.

This is a varied role working with all members of our team, and so we are looking for someone who is dynamic, solution-focused and flexible in their approach, and who is committed to continuous improvement and isn’t afraid to suggest new ways of doing things.

The successful candidate will be highly organised with excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 15th March. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 24th March.

Facilities Manager - 12-month FTC - Maternity Cover - London

Job Title: Facilities Manager

Salary range: From £25,500 to £30,500 a year (inclusive of London Weighting Allowance at £2,991 a year), depending on skills and experience.

Contract:            12-month, Fixed Term Contract, Maternity Cover.

Working hours: Full time working 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday between 8am to 6pm. Some flexibility required according to needs of the business, with some occasional weekend work. 

Location:            The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR.

Closing date: 9am Thursday 20th February 2020

Interview date: Week commencing 24th February held at The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR

Start date: 16th March 2020

The Ethical Property Company

Founded 20 years ago, the Ethical Property Company provides affordable workspace to charities, community groups, campaigns and social businesses working for a fairer and more sustainable society. From humble beginnings, the company has grown steadily and now owns or manages 23 centres across the UK providing affordable office, retail and conference space to over 1,000 social change organisations. Flexible leasing arrangements provide our tenants with long-term security and working alongside like-minded organisations offers them influence-enhancing networking opportunities. 

The company has some 100 staff, based in our properties in London, Oxford, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Bath, Brighton and Manchester. Our centres are managed to minimise energy use, waste, car travel and the use of harmful materials while offering tenants modern, affordable and flexible space managed in a transparent and supportive way. 

Job Description

The Facilities Manager supports the Centre Manager, who is responsible for the day-to-day management of The Foundry, under the overall supervision of the Regional Manager for the South East. The Facilities Manager will be expected to contribute to the running of the centre as a whole. 

You will play an important role supporting the Centre Manager in servicing the conference users and office tenants. The Facilities Manager reports to the Centre Manager.

As Facilities Manager, your responsibilities will include, but not limited to:

Compliance with health and safety legislation and good practice, including:

• Carrying out risk assessments and fire risk assessments, and ensuring that any resulting actions are carried out in a timely manner; 

• Fire safety procedures including testing of fire safety systems and carrying out bi-annual fire evacuations;

Line Manage a small team of Facilities Support Assistants (FSAs)

• Managing the day-to-day work of the Facilities team;

• Ensuring staff have regular supervisions;

• Lead, develop and motivate staff;

• Setting up (or assisting / supervising the FSAs) furniture and Audio Visual and Information Technology in conference and meeting rooms;

• Carrying out (or assisting / supervising the FSAs) small-scale maintenance tasks including re-painting offices, basic plumbing, small-scale carpentry, key cutting, waste disposal, etc. 

Building improvements and maintenance

• Responsible for ensuring an ethical negotiation, procurement and managing of Service of agreement levels. Updating and maintaining supplier contact database and summary sheets. 

• Investigating day-to-day building-related problems (ranging from boiler/heating breakdowns, leaking roofs and blocked toilets, to alarm activations etc.), and devising timely and cost-effective solutions in consultation (as necessary) with the centre manager, contractors and tenants;

• Organising and overseeing planned preventative maintenance works and facilities service delivery (such as mechanical and electrical services, fire safety systems, building fabric, security), liaising with contractors and tenants to ensure timely completion and minimum disruption;

• Keeping up-to-date maintenance and service records and a manual of the building;

• Building strong working relationships with contractors in specifying works, tendering, monitoring progress and approving invoices on completion;

Person Specification

This is a busy, demanding and ‘hands on’ role that will require a ‘can do’ attitude by the successful applicant.

Essential skills and experience

• You have experience of commercial facilities / property management;

• You have experience of managing health and safety within the workplace;

• You have experience of managing expenditure and approving invoices;

• You are computer literate with good working knowledge of Word, Outlook and Excel;

• You can cope well under pressure, can multitask and can adapt to changing circumstances;

• You have good organisational and time management skills and can prioritise effectively;

• You are a confident starter-finisher with an eye for detail;

• You are a problem-solver, able to use your own initiative in finding pragmatic solutions; this will involve some hands-on work; 

• You are confident in supervising others, but also lead though example;

• You maintain a professional standard of presentation and communication with colleagues and tenants at all times;

Desirable skills and experience

• You have a property-related qualification (NEBOSH/IOSH/RICS qualification or be a member of the BIFM or evidence of equivalent skills).

To apply: 

Please click ‘Apply’ below and you will be emailed details regarding how to progress your application. 

Responsible to Chief Executive

Responsible for Cleaner-Caretaker Team Leader, Livestock Manager, Handy Person, Weekend Farmers, volunteers

Grade E

Purpose

To lead the maintenance, health and safety of the site and people on it.

Main duties and responsibilities

Facilities, health and safety

• Manage people in the facilities team to perform at their best.
• Undertake inspection, repair, maintenance and development of the physical site infrastructure (eg fencing, cleanliness, structures).
• Oversee day-to-day care of the animals on site (feeding, cleaning, housing) with support of the Livestock Manager.
• Ensure statutory health and safety checks are completed (eg boiler servicing, electrical circuit testing, PAT, building safety).
• Prepare and implement an annual planned improvement programme for facilities.
• Ensure that the burglar alarm, fire alarm and the heating systems are maintained as necessary and set as required.
• Ensure that facilities contracts (eg maintenance, waste, hygiene) are renewed, represent good value, and that checks are carried out as specified.
• Ensure rooms are fit for purpose, clean and well-maintained.
• Report on progress and issues.
• Schedule and oversee site safety checks and risk assessments (eg daily play-area, annual building survey, events).
• Provide first aid cover for staff team.
• Maintain relevant records (eg risk assessment, COSHH and accident books).
• Keep up to date with all relevant legislation in health and safety and share knowledge with colleagues.
• Direct contractors on site in accordance with health and safety procedures.

General

• Work within and to promote the aims and objectives of the City Farm, and to present a positive image of the Farm to the public.
• Abide, at all times, by the City Farm’s policies including its Equal Opportunities, Health and Safety, and Environmental policies.
• Ensure all area risk assessments are carried out as necessary.
• Attend regular planning meetings with the Chief Executive and other team leaders, and other staff as required.
• Ensure that the output and quality of your work is of the highest professional standards.
• Carry out any other duties commensurate with the responsibilities of the post, as required.
• Take part in Farm events where required.
• Take a key role in the induction of new staff and volunteers.

It is the nature of work of within the facilities team that tasks and responsibilities are, in many circumstances unpredictable and varied. All staff are, therefore, expected to work in a flexible way when the occasion arises where tasks are not specifically covered in the job description have to be undertaken. The nature of work with volunteers and the general public requires a flexible approach to hours of work including some evening and weekend working.  As a small team it is essential that everyone could, if required, handle all routine day-to-day tasks.

During times of annual leave general farm and garden duties will be shared by all facilities team members.

Person Specification

Essential

• At least 5 years’ experience in a relevant environment.
• Good level of knowledge and skill in general maintenance and repair
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and requirements.
• A proven ability to work flexibly and as part of a team.
• Able to operate on own, using initiative to solve problems arising from workload.
• A clear commitment to equal opportunities.
• Computer literate
• The post is subject to an enhanced CRB check

Desirable

• First-aid-at-work qualified.
• Experience in a qualified trade (eg carpentry, plumbing, electrical).
• Experience of looking after farm animals.
• Good rapport with the general public.
• An interest in the aims and mission of the organisation.

Part time – 14 hours per week

Birmingham, Bradford, London or Manchester with frequent travel across the UK

Permanent

We’re looking for a Facilities Manager to lead on all facilities related activities across our UK offices.

At Refugee Action, we have a vision of a UK in which refugees and people seeking asylum will be welcome, can get justice, live free of poverty and successfully rebuild their lives.  We empower refugees and people seeking asylum to influence both our work, the issues that matter to them and decisions made by government and we are a trusted partner for others who share our vision.
 

Over the last 3 years, we have provided life-changing support to more than 3,000 resettled refugees and 8,000 people seeking asylum, strengthened the work of more than 140 charities, and secured important changes in government policy and practice on English language provision and support for asylum seekers at risk of destitution.  We want to do far more to learn from and shift power to refugees and people seeking asylum. It's an exciting time to be part of Refugee Action as we work towards achieving our 3-year strategy objectives (2019-22) through securing systemic change through our campaigns to change government policies, our direct services, and our work to strengthen and connect other service delivery organisations.

To succeed in this role you will have:
 

• Insight into the needs hopes and experiences of refugees and asylum seekers.
• A thorough understanding of facilities management
• Strong project management skills
• Two years’ experience of office administration including using computer systems (Word, Excel, database), bespoke databases and setting up and maintaining effective administrative systems and procedures (computerised and manual)
• Working knowledge of finance payment and invoicing systems
• Experience of successfully managing and prioritising own workload

For more information and to apply, please visit our website.

Those with lived experience as a refugee are encouraged to apply.

Closing date: 09:00am, Monday 2nd March 2020

Interviews: Friday 13th March 2020 in London

The International Network of People who Use Drugs (INPUD) is a global peer-based organisation that seeks to promote the health and defend the rights of people who use drugs. INPUD will expose and challenge stigma, discrimination, and the criminalization of people who use drugs and its impact on the drug-using community’s health and rights. INPUD will achieve this through processes of empowerment and advocacy at the international level, while supporting empowerment and advocacy at community, national, and regional levels. 

INPUD is seeking a committed team member to oversee the smooth functioning of our Secretariat operations based in London by providing essential human resource, legal compliance, administrative and logistical support to a small, dynamic team working both in-office and remotely. 

The successful candidate will have experience with human resources, financial management and highly developed coordination and administrative skills. Applicants should be highly organized, flexible and capable of working on own initiative as well as being a good team player. Excellent English communication and IT skills are essential with competency in other languages (Russian, French and Spanish) highly desirable. Experience in the NGO field, particularly in the drugs, HIV and human rights field is an asset! Candidates need to be willing to travel.

The position is based in London and the candidate must have the right to live and work in the United Kingdom. 

Please send on your most recent CV and Letter of Motivation that addresses the selection criteria. 

Please click here to access the job description. 

In response to the growth and increasing diversity of our business, we are currently seeking an experienced individual to lead our Facilities team (2 staff). This is a diverse role with a range of responsibilities based on the needs of the organisation across multiple sites in London. 

SHP (Single Homeless Project) is one of London’s leading homelessness prevention charities and a dynamic and growing organisation changing 8,000 lives every year across London - from supporting people in crisis, to helping them take the final steps towards independence and employment.

As our Facilities Manager, you will be responsible for the management of services and processes that support the core business of our organisation. You will also ensure that best practices are followed for maximum efficiency and that the most suitable working environment is attained for your colleagues and their activities.You will be involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations, particularly in relation to buildings and premises.  Other areas of responsibility will include building and ground maintenance, cleaning, health and safety procurement and contract management, security, space management and utilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience of facilities management processes and a broad knowledge of the technical issues in property management.  You will also have experience of procuring facilities related contracts for goods and services and of managing the performance of subcontractors.  Proven ability of managing staff and delivering quality customer services to internal customers, is also required.

Closing date: 01/03/2020 (at Midnight)

Interviews will be held on an on-going process

Please note that we may close this vacancy early, if we receive a large number of suitable applications.

This post will require a Basic DBS check to be processed for the successful applicant. 

Our attractive benefits package includes:

• A salary increase after successfully completing six months.
• A 37.5 hour working week including flexible working hours (core hours are 10am – 4pm) in non-accommodation services
• 25 days annual leave, increasing annually to the maximum 30 days (plus paid Bank Holidays),
• A contributory pension scheme: SHP will contribute the equivalent of 5% of your annual salary
• Comprehensive and integrated training programme designed specifically to develop the skills and knowledge involved in our work

SHP is actively committed to equal opportunities and the promotion of diversity and inclusion, in all of our services and workplaces.  We are also Disability Confident Committed, a Stonewall Diversity Champion and IIP accredited.  In the London Homelessness Awards 2019 one of our Projects has been commended for their work.

Head of Facilities

68 acres of Hertfordshire parkland in the village of Much Hadham needs you….

Established in 1903, St Elizabeth’s is a national charity that looks after approximately 175 adults, children and young people with epilepsy and other complex medical conditions based on a 68 acre site in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire. It comprises a school, a further educational college, an adult care home and associated supported living services and Children’s Home.

Position: Head of Facilities
Location: St Elizabeth's Centre, Much Hadham, Herts
Job type: Full Time, Permanent
Hours: 37.5 hour per week
Salary: Circa £50,000
Benefits: Free on-site parking, Subsidised restaurant, High Street retail / leisure discounts, Generous holidays, Discounted gym membership

About the role:

At a time of exciting significant change in both education and care, St Elizabeth’s is looking for a Head of Facilities who combines strong technical skills with broad management experience to manage and develop the charity’s extensive property and estate in line with the needs of its clients, regulatory requirements and the interests of the wider organisation.

This role oversees the management of the day to day operations of the charity’s maintenance, estates and domestic services departments. The Head of Facilities also has a wider strategic role in helping deliver a property strategy to enable the charity to respond to the changing needs of its clients and provide the highest quality service. The post holder will lead on issues including security and health and safety and play a critical role on matters such as procurement and environmental sustainability.

About you:

We are looking for someone with a professional qualification in Building or Facilities Management or a related qualification in Engineering, Construction or Surveying. You will have strong knowledge of property related legislation and an excellent understanding of relevant health and safety legislation. You will successfully manage a busy site, balancing construction projects and contractors with the smooth running of catering, cleaning and domestic services. Your proficiency in IT and helpdesk systems will ensure the facilities team are deployed effectively.

Offers are subject to pre-employment checks including an enhanced DBS check paid for by the centre. Please note we are not on a public transport route.

You may have experience of the following: Facilities Manager, Facilities Management, Asset Management, Facilities Director, Facilities Project Manager, Hard Services, Soft Services, Building Services, Property Manager, etc.

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