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SalaryFacilities Manager Covering South West and South East of the UK
About IVC
We are focused on delivering our purpose of healthy animals, happy owners and benefit every clinic, customer, and patient. Join us and be part of our mission to deliver the highest quality care to millions of animals.
About the role
IVC has grown to become the UK’s largest veterinary group. Our spirit of supporting local leadership and clinical freedom requires us to provide multi-faceted support which optimises practice performance and effectiveness. We have a new role due to growth as a Facilities Manager looking after 2 regions within the UK. This is a role that will support the UK business and practices to improve working environments, improve compliance and profitability.
This role will require regular travel to clinic within your region 2-3 days a week.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensure statutory, compliance, lease/legal and H&S obligations are met within the terms of the maintenance contract.
- Ensure best value, quality standards and budgets are met.
- Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues, practices and other stakeholders in relation to property, statutory, budgetary and policy matters and central repairs & maintenance systems.
- Ensure responsive, planned and cyclical repairs & maintenance, and minor refurbishments are carried out in line with standard IVC Evidensia specifications, policy and processes.
- Ensure continuity of business is maintained at all times.
- Uphold IVC Evidensia values.
What we are looking for in you
- Good knowledge of Building Regulations/Planning/CDM
- Ability to plan and manage own workload to achieve deadlines.
- I.T. literate and proficient on Microsoft Office packages and maintenance software/systems.
- Your experience will be from a Facilities Management, Surveying or Construction Project Management background.
- Knowledge of diagnosis and resolution of common building faults and resolutions.
- Technically competent with the ability to think analytically in a logical and systematic manner which shows a structured approach to organising work.
We're looking for previous experience in:
- Experience in a responsive repairs & maintenance environment.
- Experience of managing budgets/capital and operational expenditure.
- Experience/knowledge of Principal Contractor duties under CDM regulations.
What you get in return:
At IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a fully remote opportunity and competitive salary up to £60,000 + annual bonus, you can also enjoy:
- 5 weeks holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
- Company Car / Car Allowence
- Your birthday, as a paid day off each year
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted staff pet care
- Company pension
- EAP and supportive well-being programmes
- Single Private Healthcare
- Family-Friendly policies
Next steps:
After receiving your up-to-date CV and being shortlisted, you will be contacted by one of our experienced recruitment team. Following your call with the recruitment team, should you be successful, you will be invited to attend a 1st stage virtual interview. 2nd stage interviews will take place in person.
As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Experience:
- Facilities management: 4 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
