Head of Facilities
| Posting date: | 19 April 2024 |
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| Salary: | £51,997 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A £3,000 out of hours allowance will also be applicable for this role. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 May 2024 |
| Location: | Southampton |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 346667/1 |
Summary
Do you have exceptional interpersonal skills?
Do you have experience with managing large scale contracts?
If so, we are looking for a Head of Facilities to join us at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) and we'd love to hear from you!
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) implements the government’s maritime safety policy in the United Kingdom and works to prevent the loss of life and occurrence of pollution on the coast and at sea.
Safer lives. Safer Ships. Cleaner Seas.
Our vision is to be a world-leading organisation, accelerating the transition to sustainable shipping with non-negotiable safety standards. We put our people, our customers and our planet at the heart of everything we do.
We welcome applications from all communities, and we don’t discriminate against any identity. We’re interested to hear from you, regardless of your background.
Please note, we welcome applications from individuals seeking a part time role. However due to business requirements, the successful candidate should be able to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
MCA's Property and Facilities team are responsible for managing a diverse portfolio of c480 properties around the UK, to meet the requirements of HM Coastguard's Rescue Coordination sites, Coastguard Rescue Centres and radio sites, UK Survey and Inspection's Maritime Services Marine Offices and other key functions of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA) such as the Agency Headquarters.
The Head of Facilities has responsibility for the planning and delivery of MCA’s facilities management strategy throughout its entire estate. Leading a small team to ensure that its property estate is properly maintained, compliant with all legal and statutory requirements in order to facilitate delivery of its business objectives.
Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Lead on MCA’s Facilities Management Strategy to ensure that effective maintenance regimes are in place to enable the Agency to manage its properties safely, cost effectively and to the required standards to meet operational needs and expectations.
- Lead on all transactions to deliver this strategy and managing the performance of the Total Facilities Management (TFM) supplier and all other required purchases and contracts.
- Actively undertake and support audits of the Agency’s buildings and facilities to ensure they are operating as intended, ensure the inspection regimes are being undertaken by and to the standard as required by the TFM and other contractors, the condition is as reported and any continuity plans and procedures are robust.
- Ensure the organisation is statutorily compliant regarding Public Health, fire and life safety systems.
- Plan, manage and undertake minor works and maintenance/refurbishment projects (particularly in relation to Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) type works which are not part of major multi-disciplinary type projects.
For further information about the role and responsibilities, please see the attached role profile.