Facilities Manager

Salary: £47,000 - £51,000 (dependent on experience)
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Additional information: 40 hours per week
Location: Poole, Dorset, England
Location description: This role is based in Poole, but we would welcome applicants within a reasonable commutable distance of either of the RNLI major sites of Poole and/or the IOW, as presence at these sites will be required on a weekly basis. Occasional travel to sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland will also be required
Closing Date: 01-05-2025
Reference: 19462

About us

Our purpose is simple, to save lives at sea. Since the 19th century, our crews have been risking their lives to save those who are in danger of drowning.

We’re looking for a Facilities Manager to join our Engineering and Supply department in Poole to provide specialist Facilities Management expertise in order that a safe, compliant working environment with appropriate facilities for staff, visitors and volunteers is provided at the Major Sites.

Some of the benefits

- Salary £47,000 - £51,000 (dependent on experience)
- 26 days’ annual leave plus Bank Holidays
- Outstanding pension scheme (contributions of up to 16% of basic salary)
- Life assurance
- Health and dental cashplan

Your Role

As a Facilities Manager, you will be tasked with focus on the following areas:

- Ensure RNLI Health and Safety policy and standards are fulfilled. Work safely, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of yourself, direct reports, colleagues, customers, contractors and visitors
- Manage a wide range of specialist Facilities services and contractors providing hard and soft services
- Manage a delegated budget of approx. £2m and assist the Senior Facilities Manager with preparing annual budget packages and completing monthly financial performance reports
- Manage technical Facilities projects, buildings, plant, and equipment alterations/refurbishments to meet the business's occupational demands
- Fulfils the role of an Authorised/Appointed Person for critical safety areas such as Confined Spaces, Legionella, Electrical, etc.
- Manage the Facilities Coordinators and administration support function for the department.

About You

You’ll enjoy working in a service environment and you will be capable of managing a number of simultaneous tasks. You will need to have a pragmatic and positive attitude and work well with people internally and externally.

This role is based in Poole, but we would welcome applicants within a reasonable commutable distance of either of the RNLI major sites of Poole and/or the IOW, as presence at these sites will be required on a weekly basis. Occasional travel to sites across the UK and Republic of Ireland will also be required.

To be considered as the Facilities Manager you will need:

- Significant experience in Facilities Management.
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Building Services Engineering (electrical/mechanical) or equivalent experience.
- Managing technical building services and manufacturing process projects.
- CAFM/IWMS experience.
- IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
- Proficient operator of Microsoft Office systems.

So, if you feel you have the right skills and experience for the role, please apply via the button shown

Safeguarding

The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).

Diversity at the RNLI

Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.