Area Manager

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Job Introduction

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Passionate about food? Want to develop your career with the world's leading food service management company? Look no further, we, the leading food service and hospitality provider across the Island of Ireland, are looking for a Area Manager to join our talented team on a full time contract basis working 40 hours per week.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Free meals while at work
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available
• Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development
• Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more
• Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth
• Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance
• Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life
• Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
• Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees
• Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Key Responsibilities:

• Understand and deliver all contractual terms within the Capita Contracts.
• Conduct monthly and quarterly reviews (MBR & QBR) with Capita Management.
• All actions to be completed following MBR & QBR, and prior to the next meeting.
• Ensure all company directives are correctly implemented.
• Grow the business in Identifying any additional opportunities and discuss with line manager.
• Action plans are completed following internal FM audits and QSM audits.
• Analyse and effectively manage all unit costs.
• Ensure that all services both fixed and variable (Cleaning, Security, Reception, Mailroom, Porterage and sub-contracted) are well managed and in line with the agreed cost book specifications.
• Ensure that services are as per agreed levels stipulated in site Change Control Notices (CCN).
• Manage any contractual contract change requirements through the correct FMF20 process.
• Manage quotation process through the Capita Helpdesk to ensure 14forty maximises the opportunity for new business and maximises variable works in a timely manner.
• Monitor and manage margin performance across all units to meet required standards operationally and within the required budget performance.
• Effectively minimise any agency and overtime spend.
• Ensure budgets are understood and achieved my yourself and your teams.
• Ensure all costs are managed effectively within budget, all additional services requested are fully costed and revenue recovered through correct use of the variable invoicing on the Capita Helpdesk.
• Deliver the profit for the region through leading the Unit Managers in delivery of their financial targets.
• Ensure that the end of period review and amend is conducted in a timely manner accurately.
• Taking reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by what you do or what they fail to do.
• Implement all relevant HSE procedures within each unit and review them as appropriate.
• Ensure all sub-contractors are fully aware of Capita and Compass Group HSE requirements when working on site, that they follow those requirements. Any issues are dealt with immediately and escalated as required.
• Ensure that all HSE incidents are correctly reported and investigated with relevant reviews of work procedures.
• Maintain up to date training records for all employees under your control.
• Report HSE issues beyond your control to your line manager.
• Implement the requirements of HSE campaigns that are initiated to improve HSE performance.
• Support the planning and implementation of any strategy of growth and retention of new and existing business through the development of long-term account plans.
• Ensure succession and manpower planning policies are in place and actively encouraged.
• Ensure that management continually implement, develop, and monitor activities that will enhance team development and engagement and loyalty.
• Ensure contract is compliant and run commercially in line with net growth and retention targets.
• Adherence to all client and company policies.
• Ensure delivery and management of labour strategy in line with contract specifications.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Training and development of all employees.

About You:

Essential

• Proven track record in managing clients and developing portfolios.
• Proven experience in managing successful teams remotely.
• Multi-site operational experience in a similar role.
• Experience of leading and managing teams to deliver results.
• Track record of growing sales and retaining business.
• Hard and Soft Facilities or similar background.
• Previous budget management and/or profit & loss responsibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively to senior stakeholders.
• Can demonstrate commercial awareness.
• Can demonstrate a sound understanding of the FM market, changes in technology that can provide greater efficiency and effectiveness.
• Experience in highly commercial and price sensitive markets.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• I.T & computer literate.
• IOSH or NEBOSH
• Level 4 and above in Facilities Management
• SIA License

Desirable

• Good knowledge Degree qualified.
• FM background
• Knowledge of facilities management methods and procedures
• Self-motivated and ability to adapt to a changing environment.
• Project / Change management experience

Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Reference: com/0807/96415001/52663046/WJ

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyone's talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!