Buildings and Facilities Manager

We’re looking for a facilities Manager with the skills to keep Arnos Vale Cemetery in tiptop condition and running smoothly for all the people who visit and love the place. Your working hours are flexible but they do need to work around contractors, site needs and there will be some weekend working to support the 7 day a week operation here.
Reporting to the CEO, you’ll be working as part of a busy leadership team, providing efficient and effective facilities management across a wide range of buildings and infrastructure at Arnos Vale Cemetery.
We are a small charity and supporting other departments is part of the role so you’ll be flexible and adaptable. This is a busy role, so you’ll need to be enthusiastic and proactive with a positive approach.

Essential
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An understanding of facilities management and maintenance requirements, supported by relevant vocational experience or professional qualification such as the Institute of Work and Facilities Management – Member Level 4 certificate. Awareness of building fabric and conservation principles.
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Experience of working in a business, customer services and/or visitor attraction environment
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Good experience of broad compliance and risk management. Knowledge of health and safety, CDM regulation, emergency procedures, fire and security procedures and legislation
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Great people and motivational experience, able to communicate well with a wide range of people
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Experience of managing budgets, finances, projects and contracts/contractors
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Experience of records management and information systems
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Written and verbal communication skills, including influencing, negotiating and presentation. Good time management and organisational skills
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Self-motivated, pro-active, able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team, following and implementing instructions
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Advanced IT skills (Microsoft Office)
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Interest in gaining vocational qualifications and training
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Comfortable working in a cemetery
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Full UK driving licence

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Buildings and Facilities Manager Vacancy – Arnos Vale