As the Facility Manager, you are responsible for the physical performance and operational excellence of Ford’s UK Real Estate portfolio. Working as a critical partner within the Ford Land "One Team" structure, you bring the workplace strategy to life.
Your mission is to manage the Integrated Facility Management (IFM) contract, ensuring that every light, power system, and utility operates at peak efficiency. You lead the technical teams that maintain our infrastructure—from high-pressure systems to energy management—ensuring that Ford’s facilities are safe, sustainable, and optimised to enhance the employee experience. You are the bridge between high-level strategy and daily operational reality.
• Education: Degree-level education or equivalent professional experience is required.
• Facility Management Expertise (Essential): Prior experience in operational facility management is essential. You must demonstrate a strong track record in managing complex building infrastructure, integrated services (IFM), and technical utility systems.
• Customer Focus: A deep appreciation for service environments and a proven track record of delivering customer-centered services that prioritise the needs of the organisation and its employees.
• Business Acumen: Excellent general business acumen with a process-driven work style and the ability to think strategically about the long-term health and efficiency of the UK property portfolio.
• Analytical & Communication Skills: Strong analytical capabilities paired with excellent communication and presentation skills. You must have a proven ability to influence stakeholders at all levels, from site-based technical teams to senior leadership.
• Leadership Experience (Essential): Proven ability to lead and coordinate a diverse team, including salaried employees, hourly staff, and third-party contracted services, within a "One Team" framework.
The Company is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favorable treatment or harassment on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sex, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or disability.
As part of our pre-employment checks process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a criminal record check. This will be conducted in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and applied only to unspent convictions.
This position is based in Dunton, Essex and it is expected the successful candidate will be able to attend the Dunton Campus for typically 4 days a week and remain flexible on the days they are required to attend the office according to business requirements.
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