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Assistant Facilities Manager

About The Role

Assistant Facilities Manager required in Manchester to manager 1 leased space and 1 serviced office for a global financial services client who JLL have an established relationship with.

The AFM will report directly into the Senior Facilities Manager based in London.

We are looking for someone to be a self-starter, passionate FM professional who can work alone and part of a wider EMEA team.

Overall Responsibility

Building operations, service contracts, financial management

Maximize utilization of suppliers, vendors/contractors and the level of spending with Minority/Women owned Business Enterprises

Coordinate discussions with selected vendors or suppliers regarding goal setting, performance criteria, and performance review

Support sourcing and site managers through procurement

Ensure compliance with JLL minimum operational audit and safety standards

Establish relationships with client site leads, business partners such as EHS leads and FM clientele to establish trust and credibility

Work with the Facility Manager to oversee the delivery of maintenance, repair, custodial, security and other building services

Assist in the development and management of the annual operating budgets

Implement site-level innovative programs, processes and procedures that reduce short and long term operating costs and increase productivity. Encourage team to be innovative in client service / problem solving.

Lead in participation of local JLL and Account innovation programs. Redeploy innovations learnt from other account teams. Demonstrate to Client JLL innovation effort

Plays an important role with dual responsibilities for communication and reporting

- Follows JLL reporting protocols for all commercial, costing and billing for the FM contract

- Responds to Client service related reports / communication

Competencies and Experience

Proficiency in a range of IT tools and platforms

Experience in vendor management

Strong analytical, organization and presentation skills

2 years in facilities management or related

BS or Associates in facilities, property, business or related

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