Interim Property and Building Practice Manager

We’re looking for an Interim Property and Building Practice Manager to come on board with a South West Local Authority. The ideal candidate will, lead and manage diverse facilities management and property functions- Hard and Soft FM, Asset Delivery, Property Development and Commercial Estate.

Location: South West

Set-up: Hybrid

Rate: £400-£600 Inside IR35

Duration: 12 months

Responsibilities

To provide confident leadership and clear management so as to ensure the successful delivery of key objectives

Maintain up to date knowledge of the relevant legislation to ensure services remain safe and compliant

To ensure that services are delivered to relevant industry standards and ensure statutory compliance to relevant legislation and Approved Codes of Practice, including Fire Safety, Water hygiene, Asbestos Management and Construction Design Management

Positive working relationships are built and maintained with contractors, using skilled negotiation and challenge when necessary, to ensure the best possible outcomes from procurement and tendering processes, through to ongoing contract management

Establish the right monitoring processes, performance indicators and risk measures which will enable accurate and meaningful assessment of the contribution and effectiveness of individual services and contracts, leading to better management

Experience

Demonstrable record of delivering cost-effective, high-quality Facilities Management and Property in the private or public sector

Demonstrate deep understanding of how the diverse elements of facilities management and property are important in contributing to employee comfort and satisfaction, and how this can benefit overall organisational performance and productivity

Ability to manage third party suppliers/contractors effectively to fully deliver their obligations, using highly developed communication, negotiation, and challenge skills

Ability to effectively plan and deliver complex projects and programmes

At Venn Group, we endeavour to respond to all applications. However due to the volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard from us within 48 hours please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.