Deputy Facilities Manager

Package Description

You raise the bar. We'll help you go higher!

• Deputy Facilities Manager
• Monday - Friday
• 40 Hours per week
• £33000.00 per annum + Sodexo Benefits

Job Introduction

Discover your purpose. Find your future!

Sodexo is seeking a Deputy Facilities Manager at Sudbury to join our team.

We are looking for an experienced, ambitious and dynamic individual to contribute to the smooth operation at our prestigious site. 

You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way! 

  What you’ll do:  

• Support the General Services manager in overseeing the daily operations, ensuring facilities are well maintained and meet all safety and compliance standards.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the facilities operation.

• Lead and manage a team fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment

• Assist in preparing and managing budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality. You will be utilising Kronos and E-Profit.

• Implement and monitor health and safety protocols, conducting regular inspections and risk assessments 

• Maintain positive relationships with clients, addressing their needs and ensuring their satisfaction,

• Managing the site security team in line with Sodexo site procedures

• Working with the cleaning manager, ensuring the operational aspects of the service is adequately covered

• Working with the catering manager, ensuring excellent service delivery

What you bring:  

• Proven experience in facilities management, preferably in a corporate environment
• Previous experience in financial acumen, including budget preparation and management.
• The ability to share new and useful ideas, whilst also welcoming input from others to develop and implement creative ideas.
• You are able to stay focused on the tasks, despite any disruptions or obstacles.
• Must have the ability to contribute to positive morale and a sense of team spirit
• Proactive in leading on the development of strong sustainable relationships both internally and externally.
• Take a lead on setting high standards, obtains feedback and monitors the results to ensure standards are met.
• Hands on approach to all services delivered on site.

Qualifications:

• Level 3 in Catering would be beneficial, but not essential
• IOSH training would be an asset, but not a must
• Understanding on Health and Safety protocols.

What we offer:  

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Valued. Recognised. Rewarded. A career you can feel good about!

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

About The Company

About Sodexo 

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. 

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.