Facilities Manager

The Role

The Facilities Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the efficient and safe operation of Shakespeare
North Playhouse. First impressions are key at Shakespeare North Playhouse, and the Facilities Manager will need
to ensure we are maintaining a pristine and inviting environment which is essential for our audiences, stakeholders,
and our teams. We believe in the positive effect of a clean and organised space, fostering not only a healthier
environment but also boosting productivity and overall well-being with a focus on sustainability.

Main Duties

The Facilities Manager will:

• Be responsible for ensuring that the tasks assigned in the Planned Preventive Maintenance program are
  completed, these will include water testing, in service electrical testing, fire alarm tests and emergency
  generator and lighting tests.
• To be responsible for the general maintenance of the premises including heating, lighting, plumbing etc
• Carry out minor repairs, maintenance and installation work such as joinery and plumbing and appropriate
  painting and redecorating across the Playhouse.
• Ensure BMS (Building management system) programmes controls ventilation, air conditioning, heating,
  plumbing, etc are programmed each week depending on building usage.
• To be responsible for and work with external contractors for the provision of specialist servicing.
• To supervise and liaise with the cleaning contractor and provide support in the ordering, delivery and storage
  of resources and consumables.
• To provide line Management to the Facilities volunteers including managing their schedule, daily tasks.
• Be one of the site key holders
• Actively participate in the health and safety requirements of Shakespeare North Playhouse. include the writing
  method statements and completion of other associated health and safety paperwork including working from
  height, hot works permits and ensure the COSHH chemicals are registered and stored correctly, training of
  wider staff on building procedures and processes.
• Ensure the workplace adheres to health and safety requirements and maintain an excellent standard of
  housekeeping.
• Ensuring the procurement contracts for maintenance, and servicing ensuring quality works and value for
  money.
• Liaising with the landlord (Knowsley Metropolitan Borough Council) for assets and services ensuring
  compliance is up to date and lead on monthly visits.
• Create and manage a programme for redecoration of the building ensuring that the building remains in
  good order.
• Take an active role in delivering against our organisation sustainability action plan and delivery.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties, commensurate with the level of the post to ensure the smooth
  running of Shakespeare North Playhouse.
• Work in accordance with Shakespeare North Playhouse’s values.
• Provide positive representation for the organisation both internally and externally

Personal Specification

Experience

• Experience of managing facilities operations, maintenance and external supplier contracts ideally 3 or years
  or more.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate direct reports.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and delegate responsibilities to others as appropriate.
• Proven ability to identify and address building related issues in a timely efficient manner.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.
• Experience of controlling costs and sourcing best value supplies and contractors.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety and compliance with health and safety regulations.

This job description is intended as a guide to the duties expected of the post-holder. These duties may be reviewed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. This job description is not contractual.

How to Apply

If having reviewed the job description and information about the Shakespeare North Playhouse you consider yourself to be a good fit for this role, please email a CV, a cover letter of application and completed equal opportunities form to [email protected] or you can click on the ‘Email Now‘ button.

The cover letter of application should be of no more than 2 sides of A4 addressing how your experience matches the role description, why you are interested in the role and why you think your skills and experience would make you a good candidate. Alternatively, you may submit a video/audio file of no more than 10 minutes in length. You can do this via WeTransfer or an alternative file transfer service.