Facilities Management Officer - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Glasgow Life

Glasgow Life

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Facilities Management Officer (FMO) to join us on a full time, 3 year, temporary contract.

As An FMO you will be joining our in-demand Infrastructure Support Team.

You will be part of a dedicated team which supports the facilities management within the organisation dealing with planned and reactive maintenance and small project works.

As an FMO you will be joining Corporate Services. This includes Marketing and Communications, Business Support, Infrastructure and Finance. HR, Retail and Procurement and Development are also part of this. These teams undertake a wide range of roles to keep Glasgow Life operating smoothly as a first-rate charity. From creating compelling messages about the work we do to providing insights which help shape strategies.

They also oversee the operation of over 100 venues across the city, account for millions of pounds, support our staff, and bring income into the charity through our shops.

Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life.

We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow.

Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city's visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow's international reputation.

Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music.

The role

As Facilities Management Officer you will be responsible for the management of contractors, statutory maintenance, planned preventative maintenance and ad-hoc repairs in a range of properties.

You will manage customer relationships, including external customer and the interaction between contractors ensuring that service levels are met and reports are provided as required.

The ability to specify/brief and manage building fabric and M&E repairs is essential while liaising with contractors to deliver works on time, to budget and to specification.

The role will also include the monitoring of cleaning, security and ground maintenance programmes; and supporting energy management and conservation of the properties.

Reporting to the Facilities Manager and working alongside an established team.

If you're interested in joining us as an FMO you'll need:

Technical and/or building/property related qualification
Computer literate with excellent MS Word and MS Excel skills
Current driving license and access to a vehicle insured for business use
Good verbal and written communication skills
Problem solving skills
Good level of knowledge of Health & Safety, Legionella and Asbestos good practice and legislation
The ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
Excellent customer service skills

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