Facilities Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a passionate and dedicated candidate to join the Operations Team at Norwich City Football Club in the role of Facilities Manager. This is an excellent role for someone with a proactive, positive attitude, with a genuine pride in their work, and a strong commitment to representing the Club. The successful candidate will be responsible for the facility management of all Club sites, inclusive of health and safety arrangements, operations, staff, sub-contractor management and maintenance programmes (including M&E). Key tasks/responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure completion of projects and scheduled maintenance with an aim to ensure that all Club sites remains operational and functional for Football matches and any other events being hosted- this will include the planning, delivery and monitoring of response and capital maintenance programmes.
• Line management of the Cleaning and Maintenance Teams.
• Ensure safe operational practices conducted by all contractors (including PTW, submission of RAMs and client responsibilities within CDM 2015) at all Club sites.
• The designated Health and Safety individual for the Club.
• Managing and coordinating the FA / PL & EFL Minimum Standards annual audit (and any responsive criteria).
• Ensure the highest standards are met in terms of all H&S, employer and other applicable legislation i.e. building regulations, fire, water management.
• Lead the contract management process (supplier), developing key relationships, driving cost reduction and service delivery.
• Lead as required by the Head of Infrastructure and Projects, with project management or large maintenance contracts to ensure execution in a timely fashion, whilst adhering to all safety protocols.
• Ensure site adherence to insurance schedules.
• Conduct/organise relevant health and safety training for staff as required, across all 'club sites' including first aid and fire safety.
• Conduct all "risk assessments" and internal compliance audits as required by legislation and review at relevant intervals and to maintain records of the same.
• Conduct stress management risk assessments.
• Responsible for leading on, or attending, a number of working groups across the Club, such as Stadium Development Group, ATC Development Group, and H&S Meetings.
• To act in a manner that supports the Club's Values of Growth, Integrity, Belonging, Resilience, Pride and Commitment.
  
  Essential
• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar, or transferrable skills, position.
• Experience in successfully leading a multi-functional department.
• Good understanding and operational experience of Health and Safety management.
• A proven track record of project management.
• Good knowledge of maintenance practices and construction standards.
• Experience of maintaining or achieving externally audited management standards, such as ISO 14001.
Desirable
• Experience of mid/senior level management in a multi-event environment.
• Knowledge of the Green Guide to Safety at Sports Grounds.
• Proven experience of developing and implementing facility management strategies.
• Project management qualification, such as PRINCE 2.
• An industry recognised safety qualification, such as IOSH Managing Safely.