Unit Facility Management Manager
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Job ID: 244746
Date posted: 23/09/2024
We have a fantastic opportunity for an In-Store Facilities Manager at our Reading store on a permanent, full-time basis. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with Facilities Management and team-leading experience, and you'll be joining a great team!
WHAT WE OFFER
• This is a salaried role starting from £38,880 per annum with scope to go higher depending on experience.
• 39 hours working 5 days out of 7, which will include 1 in 3 weekends.
• Evening work will be required to meet the needs of the business.
• Flexibility on availability to be discussed at interview.
WORKING WITH US HAS ITS REWARDS
Our co-workers bring unique ideas and talent to work every day, and we offer a variety of benefits that suit their and their family's everyday needs.
• Affordable breakfast, lunch and dinner options (including free healthy meals), as well as snacks and desserts in our staff restaurant.
• 15% staff discount on all of our IKEA products and access to our Discounts Portal to help you save £100s on high street retailers.
• Free on-site co-worker parking at our IKEA store.
• We provide you with our lovely IKEA uniform and all the tools you need to work with us.
• Holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, as well as an end of year present.
• A wide range of family-friendly policies and benefits, including generous annual leave.
• Commitment to your development at IKEA starting from day one.
• Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and Wellbeing Portal.
• Life Assurance, enhanced statutory pension contributions, and interest free loans.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO HAVE
We are looking for engaged and curious experts on all things Facility Management. You have general knowledge to successfully deliver, organise and follow up on 'Hard' and 'Soft' Facilities management services.
You are open to new solutions while championing sustainability and how it impacts aspects of facilities management, such as energy consumption, emissions, waste management and chemical products.
You are inspired by leading people in an everchanging multi-dimensional environment and are energized by contributing to overall success through collaboration and building relationships with stakeholders. You should be a Facilities Management expert in contract and supplier management, and work order management for urgent, planned, and reactive maintenance.
Our ideal candidate will have five to eight years of people management experience, end-to-end project management experience, and experience in a retail Facilities Management environment. Proven experience in budget management and supplier management is also essential.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCE REQUIRED
• Leadership experience.
• Facilities Management experience.
• Contract management.
• People development.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY
Our In-Store Facilities Manager will lead all Facility Management (FM) aspects in the store to optimise the value and efficiency of the property in a sustainable way.
• Manage the execution of Ingka Facility Management (FM) within the store through the Unit FM team.
• Responsible for each property to be managed throughout its lifetime including safety, compliance, maintenance, and improvement to ensure a safe and operational environment for the business, co-workers, customers, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that co-workers, service providers and external partners have up-to-date awareness and understanding of all Facility Management frameworks, guidelines, and initiatives.
• Responsible for all activities related to asset management, long term planning, budget estimation, execution, follow up, forecasting and reporting within the Facility Management scope in the store.
• Implement and evaluate supplier contracts at the store level in alignment with internal governance structure for supplier contracts to improve efficiencies, costs, equipment, and quality.
WE CARE FOR THE PEOPLE
It takes the diversity of thought, background, and culture to make great ideas a reality. We welcome candidates from all walks of life to join us, where we feel valued for our uniqueness and recognised for our diverse talents.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS INFORMATION
If you have any special requirements during the interview process, please let us know as soon as possible.
First step: Please attach an updated CV with your application so we can get to know you better.
Second step: If successful, you will be invited to an interview with one of our hiring managers.
Third Step: If successful, you will be invited to attend a grandparent interview.
Come see things a little differently with us and be part of creating a better everyday life for the many.
IKEA reserves the right to close a job vacancy earlier than originally advertised.
For any advice or support, email me fiona.currie@ingka.ikea.com and I will be happy to help!