***THIS JOB VACANCY HAS NOW CLOSED***
Circa £35k salary and benefits
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF’s leading welfare charity, providing financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF family.
We are looking for a Facilities Supervisor to join our team, and you will be responsible for the effective delivery of facilities services at the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund for all building users including staff, visitors, clients and tenants. You will take the lead in proactively providing and delivering a welcoming, secure, clean, safe and comfortable environment for all users of our premises.
The Facilities Supervisor will need to develop and maintain an effective working relationships with various clients and work closely with the Head of Facilities to ensure a full range of operational services are provided for the Fund.
This role also encompasses the supervision of a variety of out-sourced and contracted services to ensure the Fund receives the best value for money. In addition you will have responsibility for supervising the Planned Preventive Maintenance (PPM), cleaning and security contracts, and utilities within an allocated budget. You must apply best practice to improve efficiency by reducing operating costs while increasing productivity.
As the successful applicant you will have demonstrable experience in facilities management, including contract management, tendering and business development, continuity planning, and hospitality services and a proven track record of leading a small support team. You will also have excellent people supervisory and interpersonal skills and extensive experience in client liaison in order to influence. Qualified in first aid and health and safety, you will also have up-to-date knowledge of H&S and disability/access legislation.
A detailed job profile is available on the Fund’s website, www.rafbf.org.uk. To apply, please send your CV together with a covering letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for this role and how you meet the person specification to Pete Thompson, HR Manager, RAF Benevolent Fund, 67 Portland Place, London W1B 1AR or email pete.thompson@rafbf.org.uk.
The closing date for applications is Friday 25 August 2017.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is a Registered Charity (No. 1081009) which encourages applications from all sections of the community
Please note that due to the high number of applications expected, only candidates shortlisted for interview will be notified.
