The services of Hays have been retained by our client, the Northern Ireland Housing Executive (NIHE) to recruit a Facilities Services Manager. Based from their Craigavon office within their Asset Management, Facilities & Accommodation team. This organisation has more than 85,000 properties and employs 3,000 members of staff throughout NI.

The Facilities Services Manager will be responsible for the management and delivery of all necessary facility services for the Office Accommodation portfolio by ensuring that facilities and accommodation functions, i.e. soft facilities (cleaning, security, waste management, H&S compliance etc.) are delivered effectively to maintain organisational delivery objectives.

Keep accurate, up to date records of compliance with regards to Building Safety, Fire Safety and General Health and Safety.

A full job description can be provided on request.

Applicants must provide evidence by the closing date for application that they meet the following essential criteria:

1. Possess a degree level qualification (level 6) or equivalent level qualification, plus two years relevant experience.

OR

2. Possess a BTEC Higher Cert/Diploma or equivalent level qualification plus three years relevant experience.

OR

3. Can demonstrate equivalent continuing professional development/ experiential learning for at least four years in a relevant area of work may also be considered.

4. Can demonstrate their relevant experience for the number of years required, depending on their level of qualification, in all of the following areas:

(i) Facilities management in a medium to large organisation over multiple locations.

(ii) Supervision of staff across a range of services.

(iii) Specification/Procurement and Management of Contracts

(iv) Financial control of Budgets and Management of costs.

(v) Experience in a reactive facilities environment

Salary range: £33,024 to £40,221.

You will get the opportunity to work for a large Housing Body on an ongoing temporary contract. This position offers an immediate start with weekly payment via BACS transfer with all business mileage expenses being reimbursed at 45p per mile. The role allows for an excellent work-life balance with the working hours amounting to 37 per week along with an annual holiday entitlement of 35 days, inclusive of stats.