FACILITIES MANAGEMENT OFFICER - (Term - Time)

Job Description

Glasgow Life is looking for a Facilities Management Officer (FMO) to join us on a full time, 3 year, temporary contract.   As An FMO you will be joining our in-demand Infrastructure Support Team. You will be part of a dedicated team which supports the facilities management within the organisation dealing with planned and reactive maintenance and small project works.

As an FMO you will be joining Corporate Services. This includes Marketing and Communications, Business Support, Infrastructure and Finance. HR, Retail and Procurement and Development are also part of this. These teams undertake a wide range of roles to keep Glasgow Life operating smoothly as a first-rate charity. From creating compelling messages about the work we do to providing insights which help shape strategies. They also oversee the operation of over 100 venues across the city, account for millions of pounds, support our staff, and bring income into the charity through our shops.

Glasgow Life is the charity which inspires people to lead richer, more active lives through culture and sport. Simply put, we believe that everyone deserves a great Glasgow life. We do this by delivering innovative cultural and sporting programmes and events which improve the mental, physical, and economic well-being of Glasgow. Glasgow Life also creates unforgettable experiences for tourists, strengthening the city’s visitor economy. We help put on world-class events, conferences and festivals which enhance Glasgow’s international reputation. Glasgow is the first city to be named European Capital of Sport twice sport and was also the first place in the UK to be named a UNESCO City of Music. 

The role 
As Facilities Management Officer you will be responsible for the management of contractors, statutory maintenance, planned preventative maintenance and ad-hoc repairs in a range of properties. You will manage customer relationships, including external customer and the interaction between contractors ensuring that service levels are met and reports are provided as required. The ability to specify/brief and manage building fabric and M&E repairs is essential while liaising with contractors to deliver works on time, to budget and to specification. The role will also include the monitoring of cleaning, security and ground maintenance programmes; and supporting energy management and conservation of the properties.
Reporting to the Facilities Manager and working alongside an established team.

The candidate 
If you’re interested in joining us as an FMO you’ll need: 
• Technical and/or building/property related qualification
• Computer literate with excellent MS Word and MS Excel skills
• Current driving license and access to a vehicle insured for business use
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Good level of knowledge of Health & Safety, Legionella and Asbestos good practice and legislation
• The ability to prioritise to meet deadlines
• Excellent customer service skills

You can read the full person specification for this role under the ‘Job Attachments’ section.

 

We believe in the transformational power of the programmes and events we provide for the people and visitors of Glasgow. If you would like to be a part of what we do, we’d love to hear from you.

Important Dates: Closing date 12th February 2023 and interviews are provisionally scheduled for w/c 20th February 2023.

Benefits at Glasgow Life 
We offer a generous holiday allowance of 30 days, rising to 35 days after 5 years, plus 6.5 public holidays (for full-time roles). You’ll also be eligible to join the Strathclyde Pension Fund, which pays 19.3% employer contribution and is one of the largest local authority pension providers in the UK. Additional benefits include staff discounts, cycle to work scheme, option to buy annual leave, flexible retirement as well as family-friendly policies.

Diversity matters at Glasgow Life
We're determined to reflect the extraordinary diversity of Glasgow in our workforce. Glasgow Life is on a journey to develop a workplace that reflects the communities we serve. Where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We're a Disability Confident and Carer Positive employer and invite candidates from all backgrounds to apply. Read more about our commitment to equality and diversity on our website. https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/the-small-print/an-inclusive-employer 

Application Packs

Alternative Application Packs can be requested in other formats for example, Large Print, Braille, Audio and other languages. To request an alternative Application Pack please phone 0141 287 1054.

Packs will be posted out to you within 3 working days of receiving your telephone request.

Please note the closing date of the job advert to ensure that you give yourself plenty of time to complete your application form and return it to us.

Driving Licence checks apply.

Further Information

For further information about working for us please refer to our website https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/work-with-us