Overview
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Location: Wimbledon on site full time with visits to other offices globally as required.
Salary: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity for a self-motivated and hardworking individual to join our Estate Management team as a Global Facilities Manager.
Reporting into the Head of Facilities, the Group Facilities Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth, cost-effective, and safe operation of all D&G facilities across multiple sites. In addition, they will drive continuous improvements to the strategic direction of the office use – such as Hybrid working and upcoming trends in office use as well as seek and initiate improvements to the Facilities Services to the end user and develop on site teams to foster the D&G culture.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Cost Management: Leading cost-saving initiatives by internalising key Facilities Management (FM) functions and reducing reliance on external providers.
* Operational Oversight: Managing Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM) schedules, ensuring uninterrupted business operations, and overseeing day-to-day facilities and reception functions.
* Stakeholder Communication: Acting as the primary liaison with external suppliers and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and service delivery.
* Health & Safety Leadership: Overseeing H&S compliance, induction processes, training tracking, and access control systems to maintain a safe and secure environment.
* Project & Budget Management: Supporting facilities and refit projects, managing approved budgets, approving invoices, and ensuring cost efficiency.
* Team Support & Coverage: Providing operational cover, including reception and post room duties when needed, and stepping in for the Head of Facilities during absences.
* Sustainability & Reporting: Driving ESG initiatives, maintaining accurate facilities data, and delivering reports on occupancy, inspections, and sustainability metrics.
Skills And Experience Required
* IWFM membership qualification
* Experience with CAD software is desirable
* Essential skills with Health and Safety – IOSH Managing Safely
* Strong experience with CAFM, Access Control Systems
* Project Management skills and comfortable using MS Office Suite
* Planned Preventative Maintenance management skills
* Client management and relationship management experience, in particular inter-departmental relationship management
* Previous experience with Office refit and moves
Benefits
* Competitive salary and annual discretionary bonus
* 25 days annual leave plus bank/public holidays, with option to buy up to 5 additional days
* Training opportunities and clearly defined career progression
* Health cash plan with employer-funded cover for healthcare costs, dental, optical, physiotherapy, and 24/7 virtual GP service
* Attractive company pension scheme
* Life assurance – employer funded cover of 4x basic salary
* Dedicated online benefit portal with savings and lending facilities
* Salary Finance – savings and borrowing through payroll
* Car Leasing – carbon-neutral salary sacrifice scheme
* Travel Loans – interest-free loans for annual travel tickets
* Cycle to Work – tax-efficient bike and cycling equipment
* Health & Wellbeing – discounted gym membership and virtual classes
* OnHand – Eco & Social volunteering opportunities via an app
* Employee Assistance Programme – support on finance, relationships, illness and family issues
* Free Domestic & General protection plan with discounted rates for additional plans
* Employee discounts – access to discounts from 100s of retailers
Equal Opportunities
Domestic & General are an equal opportunities employer which means we treat people fairly. We welcome applications from all suitably skilled persons regardless of gender, age, race, disability, ethnic background, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or marital/family status. Please note that we have a thorough referencing process, which includes criminal record checks.
At Domestic & General, we are proud of our 100-year legacy and excited about our future growth plans. We are expanding our horizons, entering new markets and territories internationally and we need your expertise to help us on the journey.
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