Group Facilities Manager

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global, manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices.

Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an excellent opportunity for a Group Facilities Manager to be based our Basingstoke Head Office and lead the facilities function across our global organisation.  

The Role
 

As Group Facilities Manager and part of the wider HSE & Facilities Team, you will support all areas of the business in relation to facilities management.

Key duties.

• Leading and managing a team of Facilities Technician, across our UK, US, Germany, and Norway sites.
• Providing mentoring, coaching, and training in Facilities issues.
• Working with NHS partners within relevant contracts
• Managing Contractors
• Ensuring compliance with and the maintenance of supporting records/documentation.
• Supporting Senior Leadership Team and Managers across the business to deliver the business strategy and making recommendations regarding facility projects, significant change requirements and future developments.
• Implementing a national approach to Facilities Management to ensure consistency and cost reductions.
• Strategic planning and ensuring relevant contracts are in place.
• Leading and delivering projects in a technically complex and dynamic environment and liaising with external contractors.
• Leading, developing and maintaining a formal facilities infrastructure plan for the business.
• Managing the business portfolio of rented properties and associated leases, fostering good relations with landlords, agents, and solicitors as applicable.
• Managing construction/new builds, facility and equipment relocations, refurbishments, and renovations across the business network as they arise
• Managing contractors ensuring risk assessments method statements (RAMS) are obtained, reviewed, and adhered to and that permits/authorisations are issued,
• Leading commercial tender and review processes, negotiating financial terms/service levels and appointment of all facilities contracts.

What can we offer you?

Benefits

• Highly completive salary

• 25 days holiday (rising with service)
• Option to purchase additional holiday.
• Pension
• Death in Service
• On demand pay.
• Discounted shopping and leisure activities
• Health cash plan
• Cycle to work scheme.

What are we looking for?

To be considered for the Group Facilities Manager role you will have the following:

Essential skills and experience:

• FM related training provided by Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) 
• Relevant qualifications relating to facilities management (Construction/CDM, Legionella, Asbestos etc.)
• Professional membership of IET, CIBSE etc.
• Extensive Facilities Management background
• Demonstrated successful delivery of facilities management support within a diverse multi-site organisation and experience within manufacturing/production environment.
• Highly organised and structured
• Innovative and strategic thinker
• A strong communicator with a ‘can-do’ attitude and positive, flexible approach to the role
• Full driving license and willing to travel in UK, Europe, and the USA, occasionally at short notice.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work as part of a dynamic team, within a unique environment and contribute to the success of our award-winning organisation.

If you feel like you meet the above criteria for this exciting Group Facilities Manager opportunity, then please apply now!

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