View Vacancy - Facilities Manager and Deputy Head of Corporate Services - C4 - Colombo

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer.  We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow.
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Estates, Finance, HR

Length of the contract: 2 Years



Main purpose of job:

 

 Main Objectives of this position are

  • To ensure the British High Commission compound and 10 owned/long term leased residential properties run efficiently, comply the required Health, safety and security standards
  • to direct two large teams - the in house security guards (team of 30) plus the estate and technical maintenance team (team of 8)
  • To oversee the estate budget in collaboration with the Head of Corporate Services, The Foreign Office in London and the finance/procurement teams in Delhi (current budget is LKR 1 Million)
  • To provide strategic support to the senior management team including presentations at in house and regional meetings, deputise for the Head of Corporate Services when appropriate and on occasion represent the High Commission on Estate and Security matters.
  • To oversee external relationship with estate suppliers, service/maintenance providers and landlords plus taking ownership of all chargeable services; therefore ensuring the team delivery a strong customer focussed and professional service with clear communication to internal and external clients.

 

Roles and Responsibilities 

  • The jobholder will make sure all buildings owned and leased by the British High Commission work. This includes implementing the Estate strategy in conjunction with senior managers at the BHC, colleagues at a regional level and experts based in the UK.  This will include leading on the planned maintenance programme, adhering to Security procedures, Health and Safety regulations, fire prevention and emergency planning.
  • To provide guidance, direction and mentor a large workforce of security guards and the buildings maintenance team, delivering and supporting the High Commission’s objectives through these teams. In addition, the jobholder should look for cost effective ways of carrying out the assigned roles and responsibilities.

 

  • To provide Relationship Management and Stakeholder liaison on Estate and Security matters for the BHC.  This will include ownership of the service level agreement with the EEAS and any future tenants. Leading on communications for internal and external customers on all security and Estate matters. Oversee the accommodation policy,  implementation of the post housing policy for UK staff and their families

 

  • To perform other role and responsibilities as assigned by the Head of Corporate Services, the Post Security Officer and regional security and Estate managers

 


Resources managed (staff and expenditure):

Direct line management of 3 plus heading up a team of 40 which includes security guards and maintenance team

Expenditure: up to LKR 1 Million plus overseeing an income strand of £250,000 per year.

Education: BSc hons in Facilities management or equilvalent

 

Experience:

  • 5 years of proven experience of running a building/ working in a building management environment
  • Leading/line management of teams
  • Delivering through others
  • Budget/financial planning
  • Be able to supervise the work of specialist contractors like A/C, Fire Alarm etc.
  • Should be aware of UK Health and Safety standards 
  • Good with use of computers and Windows based systems 
  • Customer focus and delivery a professional service to internal and external clients
  • Building management/Estate management qualification
  • Knowledge of security procedures
  • Technical expertise/or professional qualification in electrical or air conditioning
3 July 2017
Higher Executive Officer (HEO)
Fixed Term
24 months
South Asia & Afghanistan
Sri Lanka
Colombo
British High Commission
1
LKR
155,108
14 August 2017

For British High Commission (BHC) candidates, the Local Staff BHC Terms & Conditions will apply.

 

The salary will be LKR 155,108 paid monthly in arrears x 13 times a year. 

 

The BHC is recognised as a good employer, with a robust, fair and transparent performance management and appraisal system linked to an annual performance bonus. We offer a generous annual leave allowance, paid sick leave provision, good development opportunities and an organisational culture of respect and equality.   

TO APPLY:

Please note that applications without (a), (b) and (c) will NOT be considered:

 

(a)     Complete the Online Application Form

(b)     Attach a detailed CV

(c)     Complete the motivation segment in the Online Application Form

 

Internal candidates applying for this position need to upload their appraisal forms for the previous 2 years (if applicable) else the application will not be considered.

Please note:

  • Applicants who do not have the required qualification & experience should kindly abstain from applying, as their applications will not be successful.
  • No telephone enquires will be dealt with.
  • The appointment will be subject to police verification and other reference checks.

 

We welcome all applications irrespective of age, race, colour, gender, disability, sexual orientation, religion, belief or creed. 

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This opportunity is closed to applications.