Skip to main content

This job has expired

Interim Facilities Manager

Employer
Womble Bond Dickinson
Location
Bristol (City Centre), City of Bristol
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
18 Feb 2019

View more

Vacancy Type
Other specialist roles, Facilities Management
Contract Type
Contract
Experience Level
Manager
Role Classification
Other Professional

Job Details

We have a fantastic opportunity for an Interim Facilities Manager to join our busy Facilities team. We're looking for someone to be based in either our Bristol or Plymouth office to cover  maternity leave on a 9 month contract.

About the team

Our Facilities Services team are one of the many support functions that keep our business running smoothly.  A key cog to the business, the team ensures we have a great office environment to work in and all of the facilities that we need to be successful.

Who will you work with?

You'll report to and work closely with Martin, our Head of Facilities Management who is based in our Plymouth office however, you'll naturally work with both sites to ensure effective and smooth running of each office. You'll communicate daily with the Guest Services team to provide assistance when needed as well as establishing strong relationships with external suppliers, the building's security team, landlord agents and other organisations and companies. 

So, what's the job?

There's lots to get your teeth into; having recently gone through phase 1 of an impressive office refurbishment in Southampton we're currently in the process of rolling out phase 2 and 3 in Bristol and Plymouth. You'll be heavily involved in this project ensuring we have the space, facilities and resources needed to ensure a smooth transition. This is where your excellent project management skills will be most required.

Day to day you'll be responsible for managing all aspects of our Facilities Services across both our Bristol and Plymouth offices. With this in mind we're looking for someone who has previous experience as a Facilities Manager across a multi-site business who can assist and proactively lead, plan and implement changes. 

The Facilities Services team is currently made up of the post room, catering and archiving teams and you'll be responsible for the management and supervision of all staff which includes but is not limited to performance management, reviews/appraisals and training & development of the team in partnership with our Head of Facilities Management.

Together with Martin and the senior Partners you'll manage space planning, develop solutions and manage the exciting office moves. You'll be responsible for health and safety, managing and maintaining supplier contracts and the security of the building.

As a Facilities Manager you'll be responsible for both our Bristol and Plymouth offices so naturally you'll required to travel between the two sites.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for you to bring previous experience from a similar role where you can demonstrate project management, valuable people management skills, cost planning & budgeting and an in-depth knowledge of Facilities Services.

Communication skills are key to this role both written and verbal as well as the ability to maintain strong working relationships.  You'll need to be self-driven, good at forward planning, proactive, excellent attention to detail, professional at all times, with a clear focus on high quality service delivery.  A facilities/property related qualification, membership of BIFM or working towards the IOSH Managing Safety qualification will be a distinct advantage.

About us

We continually work hard to create an open culture that sets us apart from other firms. Our culture gives us much more of a human feel, emphasising that we're more than just suits!  We like and make time for each other enabling us to establish professional relationships that become lasting friendships.  In addition, through our D&I practices and programmes we work hard to ensure that difference is visibly valued and welcomed. Visit our D&I page to find out more.

And that's not all, alongside a competitive salary you'll receive a flexible benefits package so you can pick and choose between the benefits that matter most to you.

But most of all – it's our people and culture that make it a great place to work.

Next steps and to apply....

If this sounds like your next career move then please get in touch to find out more; my name is Kita Cureton and you can reach me on 01179 896 611. No agencies please, we're an in-house recruitment team!

For recruitment news, updates and job alerts follow us on Twitter @WBD_CareersUK, Facebook @womblebonddickinsoncareers and Instagram @WBD_Careers

Company

Womble Bond Dickinson is a full-service transatlantic law firm, created on 1 November 2017 through the combination of UK firm Bond Dickinson and US firm Womble Carlyle.

A Top 100 law firm globally and Top 20 law firm in the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson has more than 420 partners and 1,000 lawyers based across 16 US cities and eight UK cities including a significant presence in London. The firm's reach also extends to Europe where it has strategic partnerships with other law firms in Germany and France. 

In the UK, Womble Bond Dickinson advises in excess of 40 FTSE 350 companies, many of the largest businesses in the country, government organisations and wealthy individuals. With a focus on eleven key sectors (Energy & Natural Resources; Financial Institutions; Healthcare;  Insurance, Manufacturing;  Real Estate; Retail and Consumer; Transport, Logistics & Infrastructure; Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology & Life Sciences; Technology and Private Wealth) the firm’s experience allows it to build strong relationships and deliver an excellent service to clients.

Company info
Website
Telephone
+44 (0) 845 415 0000

Get job alerts

Create a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.

Create alert