Facilities Manager

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Leeds, UKtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition :
R053431#
** Company Info
** First American Financial Corporation (FAFC) is a leading global provider of title insurance and settlement services for residential and commercial real estate transactions. FAFC has offices throughout the globe and is the world’s largest insurer of title. First Title Group is the UK division of FAFC and is made up of several core companies including enact, the largest direct conveyancer in the UK.

Our conveyancing experts handle 1 in 4 remortgage transactions in England and Wales. The majority of our work comes direct from the end client rather than estate agents and brokers. We foster relationships of mutual respect with the referrers we do work with. We are passionate about providing exceptional service and are proud of our dedicated team of conveyancers, who focus on providing our customers with a friendly, personal service using their expert knowledge and experience to ensure a smooth, efficient transaction from start to finish.

We have built a wealth of experience within our teams and this encourages support, constant learning and good relations. The growth and development of our people is paramount to ensure potential is achieved.# #
** Job Description
** PURPOSE    To deliver a high quality, professional facilities service to the Group, that supports the Company’s objectives and ensures safe, well-maintained workplaces    To oversee hard (infrastructure) and soft (support services) facilities management across all offices.
To effectively manage and lead the Facilities team to meet business needs and provide guidance, assistance and training to new and existing staff.
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Effective management of the Group’s buildings and facilities to provide a safe and comfortable working environment in all sites
* Develop, implement and maintain health and safety policies and procedures in compliance with regulations
* Co-ordinate and oversee cleaning, maintenance, utilities, and supplies ensuring smooth, cost-effective operations
* Lead, motivate and develop the facilities team fostering a culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement
* Establish and manage service agreements for all relevant hard and soft services, either direct or via landlord’s agents, renegotiating/retendering where applicable.
* Schedule and manage routine, preventative and emergency maintenance
* Ensure timely response to any reactive maintenance jobs, requests, or building repairs.
* Contribute to the company’s ESG framework through effective energy management and use of third-parties who align with our sustainability objectives and targets.
* Develop and maintain all policy and procedure documentation and related records.
* Ad hoc project management e.g., refurbishment, decoration, space planning, office moves etc
* Ensure delivery of a full reception service, and an efficient document management service to the company, including inbound post, scanning & indexing, centralised print, outbound post, and ancillary processes.
* Produce relevant management information for regulatory and board reporting.
* Be proactive in improving the department’s processes.
* Model Company Values in personal work behaviours, decision making, contributions and interpersonal interactions.
* Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of building systems, facilities services and H&S management.
** Adhere to Conduct Rules
** You must:
* Act with integrity
* Act with due care, skill and diligence
* Be open and co-operative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators
* Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly
* Observe proper standards of market conduct
* Deliver good outcomes for retail customers

PERSONAL QUALITIES
* Proven experience in a Facilities Management role, ideally within a multi-site environment
* Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance requirements
* Relevant professional FM and H&S qualification is desirable, or a willingness to study
* Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service providers
* Commercial awareness
* Excellent…