Senior Facilities Administrator - Birmingham, United Kingdom - NHS Blood and Transplant

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    Job Summary

    The Estates and Facilities Department covers a very large and diverse range of duties. As Senior Administrator you would interact closely with many stakeholder groups on a wide range of matters. You will work as part of a small proactive team of NHSBT staff and contractors who are customer focused and have a can-do attitude, enabling colleagues across the organisation to carry out their duties efficiently and effectively.

    We are looking for someone with a keen interest in facilities or contract management support preferably from within an administration environment, who has previously supported with managing areas such as reception and is keen to develop further in this arena.

    Working closely with Management and Administrators, you would support both day-to-day operations on our sites and take the lead on strategy and project matters within the region ensuring all tasks are carried out within relevant timescales and upholding statutory requirements.

    Main duties of the job

  • You will be responsible for administering the effective and efficient delivery of a comprehensive Estates and Facilities service, including the provision of local site services and co-ordination of a range of external suppliers and contractors.
  • You will be responsible for Administration of statutory compliance for the sites under our control to include but not limited to, Asbestos, Water management, Fire Safety and Maintenance.
  • You will identify needs and requirements in addressing raised concerns and audit findings and support the E&F Team and contractors whilst maintaining suitable and sufficient records for statutory compliance purposes.
  • You will be responsible for the effective leadership and supervision of the Facilities Administrators.
  • In the absence of the Estates and Facilities Manager and Deputy, you will act as the point of contact for resolving issues brought to your attention by internal and external contacts such as employees, donors, member of the public, contractors, and suppliers.
  • You will be required to travel and spend time away from base when the need arises (with prior notice).

    About You

    Experience and Knowledge

  • Experience in supervising/coordinating contractors.
  • Proven people and contract management skills and experience.
  • Demonstrable experience of working across multi-functional teams.
  • Good working knowledge of Information Technology, covering a range of Microsoft applications or equivalent packages such as CAFM systems.
  • Qualifications and Training

  • Minimum of GCSE grade C or above in English and Maths or equivalent qualification eg NVQ Level 2, BTEC level.
  • Business Administration or BIFM qualification in administration or other related subject or relevant demonstrable experience to Diploma / NVQ level 4.
  • Willingness to train and develop and to undertake a Facilities Apprenticeship program upon completion of probation period.