FF&E Manager

Job Introduction

As FF & E Manager you'll ensure all of the Authorities users receive a quality service in relation to the provision of FF&E and that the Authority is able to understand the FF&E register and make effective decisions on its management that will enable the client to lower the risk and cost of operating the portfolio, deliver a financial return for DWP and meet their strategic and tactical business objectives.

We are proud to have been awarded an exciting new Government contract with a large scale property portfolio and are seeking facilities management professionals, ideally with managing agent/integrator model experience  You'll also support the transformation and change management this new contract will bring, working alongside a dedicated team for the business segment

Our wealth of experience means we are able to transfer best practices from the corporate sector to create better working environments in the public sector. We bring services that increase employee engagement, wellbeing and productivity to the public sector to help support government to deliver on its promised outcomes while reducing costs.

Our goal is to improve service outcomes and reduce overall costs to the taxpayer.

Role Responsibility

• Ensure the FM delivers all services required in relation to FF&E
• Manage the FF&E register data collection up to 12 months from service commencement.
• Ensure FF&E register is up to date with input from the FM.
• Manage any ‘non-product catalogue' requests.
• Provide input to the design standards and product catalogue as required
• Develop and define the data standards required to deliver client outcomes
• Understand assets and their risk and ensure all parties have a balanced view of risk
• Ensure the asset register is kept up to date and meets the data standard requirements
• Develop and manage the FF&E surveying programme on a risk based approach to inform the FF&E register and lifecycle process.
• Interface with capital project teams, working in coordination with the programme management and estates teams
• Create recommendations for the maintenance strategy, ensuring the right intervention for an FF&E asset is based on risk, condition and performance.
• Align work activity with the agreed estate strategy and client business objectives.
• Use data and analysis output for scenario modelling and to enable effective decision making.
• Ensure data management and change control protocols are in place and audited

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable experience in managing FF&E
• Significant experience within a complex and large estate
• Change management in business process driven culture change
• Developing and managing relationships to ensure desirable outcomes
• Ability to work across functions and with client and suppliers to achieve outcomes
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Attention to detail, quality driven approach

Desirable

• Understanding of facilities management
• Strong Influencing skills
• Strong communication skills

Package Description

Competitive salary

As part of our commitment to improving the quality of life for our employees, Sodexo offers a Flexible Benefits Scheme, allowing you to tailor a reward package to suit your needs which includes a technology scheme, private dental insurance, travel insurance, gym membership, Gourmet card, private medical insurance and the ability to purchase or sell annual leave to name but a few.

We also offer Sodexo Discounts site promoting discounted mobile phone tariffs, savings across restaurant chains and days out, where you and your family can save money on everything from your weekly food shop to the latest cinema blockbuster.

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to further engage ex-forces personnel and reservists.  Those applying for roles with us who meet the essential criteria advertised under the ‘ideal candidate’ on the vacancy advertised are guaranteed to progress within the selection process.