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More about your role
The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant facilities management of PfP's exciting new PfPThrive Academy. The PfP Thrive Academy will see learners from across the housing sector both starting their careers and developing themselves through expert learning and development training. The PfP thrive centre will facilitate learning for internal / external customers and visitors, helping to support business and people fore fill their potential and ultimately Thrive!
You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations across two building locations, maintaining regulatory compliance, leading on-site workplace management teams, managing budgets and assets, driving sustainability initiatives, and implementing / delivering Thrive academy and workplace office strategies.
The role involves high levels of stakeholder management, emergency preparedness through key holding and business continuity delivery, and serving as a key liaison between various internal and external customer and business parties. The building manager plays a crucial part in creating and maintaining a productive, safe, and sustainable work environment that aligns with the organisation's objectives, strategies and standards.
This role is a fixed term contract until 28th February 2026.
For more information, please download our job profile available on our website.
More about you
Experienced facilities management professional with a strong background in overseeing the daily operations of large office buildings or similar workplaces. Demonstrates a calm, proactive, and solution-oriented approach under pressure, with proven expertise in staff and team leadership. Possesses solid knowledge of Health, Safety, Environmental, and Compliance standards, along with proficiency in CAFM systems, Microsoft Office, and other FM software. Skilled in financial procedures and budget management within FM, and experienced in food safety and hygiene management. Membership in a professional body such as IWFM is considered an asset.
At Places for People, we prioritise our dedication to safer recruitment. Therefore, a enhanced DBS check is mandatory for this position.
Benefits
We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.
We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:
* Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
* Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
* Excellent holiday package – up to 35 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell leave
* Cashback plan for healthcare costs – up to £500 saving per year
* A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
* Training and development
* Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from shops, cinemas and much more
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