Around since, SAMH is Scotland’s national mental health charity. Today, we operate over 70 services in communities across Scotland, providing mental health social care support, addictions and employment services, among others. Together with national programme work in See Me, respectme, suicide prevention, and physical activity and sport, these services inform SAMH’s policy and campaign work to influence positive social change.
SAMH is dedicated to mental health and wellbeing for all: with a vision of a society where people are able to live their lives fully, regardless of present or past circumstances.
For Scotland’s Mental Health
Post: Facilities and Support Manager
Ref: REC
Location: Glasgow
Hours: 37.5
Salary: £37, - £39, - Pay point 33 – 35
Contract: Secondment for 12-13 months
About the Role
This secondment opportunity is temporary cover for up to 12-13 months. The Facilities and Support Manager is responsible for providing on-site property and facilities management to the Head Office building and will ensure compliance with health and safety and security standards. This role will have responsibility for any property or facility related queries or concerns at our Head Office building and will co-ordinate and manage any property or facilities related tasks which are required.
This role will delegate any general administrative duties, and co-ordinate the work of the office administrator, but will provide cover if required. This involves management responsibility for the organisational wide telephone number and facilities mailbox, which is managed by the administrator role.
You will report to the Workplace Facilities & Safety Manager and be expected to assist them on wider SAMH property portfolio responsibilities when required.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an individual who is ready to take the next step to a managerial role whilst embracing an opportunity to work in the facilities management (FM) sector. Applicants should have confidence to work independently, with good communication skills along with the ability to problem solve and to be pro-active.
What we will provide for you
You will work in a supportive environment and will be provided with a full induction and training opportunities. You will be given the chance to develop your knowledge and skills, as well as develop professionally. Some of our benefits include;
1. Reimbursement of PVG, Disclosure & SSSC annual fees and registration costs.
2. Funded continuous learning and development opportunities, access to over courses online in addition to classroom and virtual training sessions
3. 30 days annual leave rising to 33 after 5 years’ service (pro rata)
4. 4 public holidays (pro rata)
5. 2 paid wellbeing days off per year to use on what matters to you (pro rata)
6. Team wellbeing budgets
7. Workplace pension scheme
8. Life Assurance policy
9. Employee Assistance Programme
Closing date for applications will be 12 noon Monday 5th January
To apply please visit:
PVG Scheme Membership, a Right to Work in the UK check and proof of any qualifications declared in your application will be required.
Applications are welcome from people who have experienced mental health difficulties.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should we receive a high level of applicants and would encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.
SAMH is committed to promoting equality and diversity and to represent the communities we are here to support. We aim to have a truly diverse organisation – diversity of thought, background, experience and of all protected characteristics. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who have experienced mental health problems and individuals from minority communities.
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