Facilities Manager in London

About IVCnWe are focused on delivering our purpose of healthy animals, happy owners and benefit every clinic, customer, and patient. Join us and be part of our mission to deliver the highest quality care to millions of animals.

About the rolenIVC has grown to become the UK’s largest veterinary group. Our spirit of supporting local leadership and clinical freedom requires us to provide multi-faceted support which optimises practice performance and effectiveness. We have a new role due to growth as a Facilities Manager looking after 2 regions within the UK (South West and the South East). This is a role that will support the UK business and practices to improve working environments, improve compliance and profitability.

This role will require regular travel to clinic within your region 2-3 days a week .

Key responsibilities:nEnsure statutory, compliance, lease/legal and H&S obligations are met within the terms of the maintenance contract.nEnsure best value, quality standards and budgets are met.nProvide technical support and guidance to colleagues, practices and other stakeholders in relation to property, statutory, budgetary and policy matters and central repairs & maintenance systems.nEnsure responsive, planned and cyclical repairs & maintenance, and minor refurbishments are carried out in line with standard IVC Evidensia specifications, policy and processes.nEnsure continuity of business is maintained at all times.nUphold IVC Evidensia values.

What we are looking for in younGood knowledge of Building Regulations/Planning/CDMnAbility to plan and manage own workload to achieve deadlines.nI.T. literate and proficient on Microsoft Office packages and maintenance software/systems.nYour experience will be from a Facilities Management, Surveying or Construction Project Management background.nKnowledge of diagnosis and resolution of common building faults and resolutions.nTechnically competent with the ability to think analytically in a logical and systematic manner which shows a structured approach to organising work.

We're looking for previous experience in:nExperience in a responsive repairs & maintenance environment.nExperience of managing budgets/capital and operational expenditure.nExperience/knowledge of Principal Contractor duties under CDM regulations.

What you get in return:nAt IVC Evidensia we recognise that our people are fundamental to the success of our business. Investing in our people, premises and processes is at the heart of what we do. In addition to a fully remote opportunity and competitive salary up to £60,000 + annual bonus, you can also enjoy:n5 weeks holiday (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.nCompany CarnYour birthday, as a paid day off each yearnCycle to work scheme.nDiscounted staff pet carenCompany pension – 5% Employee/3% EmployernEAP and supportive well-being programmesnSingle Private HealthcarenFamily-Friendly policies

Next steps:nAfter receiving your up-to-date CV and being shortlisted, you will be contacted by one of our experienced recruitment team. Following your call with the recruitment team, should you be successful, you will be invited to attend a 1st stage virtual interview. 2nd stage interviews will take place in person.

As a BAME and LGBTQ+ inclusive employer, we are keen to hear from candidates from all minority and diverse groups. As a Disability Confident Employer, we are keen to hear from candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions and would be happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments needed during the recruitment process