Interim Service Manager

Job Title: Interim Service Manager

Location: Dorchester (Hybrid)

Contract Type: Temporary (6 months)

Salary: £500-£550 daily, DOE.

About Us

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract, and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and our profits are returned to our Local Authority shareholders.

About the Role

We are currently seeking a Interim Service Manager to join our team for a temporary 6-month contract, with the possibility of leading to a permanent role. As an Interim Service Manager, you will play a crucial role in the management of the Council's corporate, operational, and commercial estate, ensuring it meets all regulatory requirements, operational needs, and is managed effectively and efficiently.

What is the day-to-day of the role:

· Work closely with the Corporate Director of Assets & Regeneration and Service Manager for Asset Management to deliver the facilities element of the strategic Asset Management plan.

· Ensure the estate is maintained and operated to ensure compliance with all applicable legislation and maintained to provide a safe and legal operation.

· Manage both hard and soft facilities management services to ensure assets are properly maintained, meet operational needs, and are cost-effective.

· Embed the Corporate Landlord Model across the Council and manage the necessary budgets for estate management.

· Procure necessary services to meet service needs, ensuring contracts deliver value for money and reflect quality, response, and compliance requirements.

· Manage a team of professionals to deliver property priorities, ensuring they are suitably trained, developed, and motivated.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

· Construction-related Degree or HND (desirable not essential)

· IOSH/NEBOSH qualified (desirable not essential)

· Membership of BIFM (desirable not essential)

· Demonstrable knowledge of Building Regulations, health, and safety legislation, etc.

· Proven experience leading a team dealing with property refurbishment or repair projects.

· Demonstrable commercial acumen and experience in project management.

· Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with strong negotiation abilities.

· Professional and courteous manner in dealing with all contacts inside and outside the organization.

If you are highly motivated, and dedicated individual with a passion for facilities management, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Please note: This position requires a travel requirement for site visits, and a suitable vehicle must be available on most working days.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary contract

Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From £500.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.00 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.