Estates/FM Category Manager

Burman Recruitment; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Job Title: Estates/Soft FM Category Manager
Location: South West of England
Onsite Requirement: 2 days per week

Job Description:

Burman Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Estates/Soft FM Category Manager to an established university in the South West of England. This is a day rate contract position, with the rate negotiable based on experience. The role is set to start ASAP and will involve working onsite 2 days per week.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing Cleaning across 3 sites and Catering services across 4 sites, with a potential mix of hard FM as and when projects crop up. Ensuring all services meet the high standards expected in a higher education environment. The strategies for these projects are already set, so this is a hands-on role with no planning involved.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Oversee cleaning services across 3 different sites, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
2. Manage catering services across 4 different sites, ensuring effective service operations.
3. Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and policies, specifically the Procurement Act 2023.
4. Provide day-to-day support and oversight of the Soft FM services, ensuring everything runs smoothly and according to agreed strategies.
5. Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure service delivery meets expectations.
6. No strategic planning is involved; you will be following already set strategies and ensuring their implementation.

Key Requirements:

1. Proven experience in Estates/Soft FM management within the Higher Education or Public Sector.
2. Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Cleaning and Catering services.
3. Procurement Act 2023: Working knowledge and ideally trained in the latest procurement regulations.
4. A practical, hands-on approach to service delivery, with the ability to manage day-to-day operations effectively.
5. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

If you have experience in managing Soft FM services within a Higher Education or Public Sector environment and are looking for a new contract role, please apply today.