Deputy Facilities Manager - Peckham, South London

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About The Role

Here are DNA Vetcare, we are ideally looking for someone at the start of their career in facilities management. There will be a strong emphasis initially on keeping track of compliance, chasing suppliers, spreadsheet work and office based support of the Group General & Facilities Manager. This is however a new role in a dynamic and rapidly expanding independent veterinary group, and will develop and evolve in line with the capabilities and interests of the successful applicant.

Responsibilities:

• Managing all building compliance certifications across the portfolio, ensuring all fire, electrical and appliance certificates remain current and that the relevant information is recorded on the CRM system as appropriate
• Ensuring remedial works identified as part of compliance visits are completed within expected timeframes
• Providing administrative support to the General & Facilities Manager
• Escalating health and safety matters to the General & Facilities Manager as appropriate
• Ensuring preventative maintenance tasks, including servicing programmes are scheduled and completed within specific timeframes and to company standards
• Day to day liaison with in-house facilities staff and external contractors
• Liaison with Utilities Suppliers

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• 50% discount for treatment of own pets
• A healthcare cashback plan
• Company Events
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Pension Scheme

Requirements:

• This role would be suited to an individual with a bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or other related field
• IOSH & NEBOSH preferred (in process or completed).
• Certification in facilities management (e.g., CFM, FMP) is desirable but not mandatory.
• Minimum 1 years experience in a similar position or comparable skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Practical mindset with some DIY experience - although not required as part of the role.
• Precision and attention to detail
• Full driving licence, and ideally own ULEZ compliant car
• Self-motivated and hardworking with drive, ambition and enthusiasm
• Strong IT skills - literate in internet browsers and Microsoft Office

Salary: £30,000, Depending on Experience

Location: Peckham, London

Start Date: Ideally looking to start around 1st August 2024

About Us

DNA Vetcare is a proudly independent group of multi award-winning surgeries, founded in 2006 by veterinary surgeons Alan van Heerden and Dane Walker. Dane and Alan have taken their years of experience working in numerous high quality practices, to provide exceptional vet care across London and Kent. Claire Baker joined Alan and Dane as a Director in 2019, originally arriving at the main London hospital in 2013 as a locum. Claire heads up the Group's operations and vet team recruitment.

DNA Vetcare has a network of excellent veterinary surgeons who have been handpicked for their clinical skills, experience and ability to provide compassionate care for your four-legged (or three-legged, finned or feathered) friend. This network of excellence is the foundation on which we have built a strong reputation for providing the very best care to pets and owners alike.

Alan and Dane are dedicated to providing excellent service to clients, respectful, caring and expert care for animals and a supportive encouraging work place for their teams.