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Regional Facilities Account Manager - Essex and Kent

Employer
Fusion Lifestyle
Location
Essex and Kent
Salary
£50,000 - £53,000
Closing date
27 May 2019

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Fusion Lifestyle has an exciting opportunity for a Regional Facilities Account Manager to join the team.

Regions

Midlands and North London

West London and M40

Essex and Kent

(Please ensure your CV contains your full postcode)

Who We Are:   
Fusion is a leading Sports, Leisure and Fitness operator. A registered charity, the company mission is to bring health and well-being to communities across the UK. We have over 90 dynamic venues, offering mainstream & specialist sports and leisure facilities.

The Role:
As the Regional Facilities Account Manager you will be responsible for the strategic leadership and management of all aspects relating to the maintenance of Fusion facilities, for a defined geographical area.  You will be responsible for Fusion obtaining best value for all expenditure, for both in-house delivery and supplier relationships, and building professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders; all whilst proactively forecasting and managing resourcing and operational requirements in-line with financial targets.

You will be accountable for ensuring facilities operate safely and that they are compliant in all respects and, importantly, with consideration for the provision of an exceptional customer experience.

About You:
To be successful in the role you will need significant experience in FM or Contract Management for a multi-site business, covering a wide geographical area. Ideally you will have experience of Management of Minor Works Projects in occupied and/or public buildings with a value up to £300K - Demonstrable evidence of experience of managing projects of at least £100K is essential. You will also need experience of managing contracts associated with fabric, mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems, and detailed knowledge of compliance requirements in a leisure or related environment.

As this is a management position you will need significant experience in direct management of a multi-disciplined team of maintenance operatives; with demonstrable experience of leading and developing various teams of people.   Problem solving and analytical skills, and the ability to use your own initiative and create effective resolutions, are also a plus. You will need a strong technical knowledge of leisure FM systems to ensure contractor quotes are appropriately vetted for suitability and accuracy; a thorough understanding of how to positively impact the “Customer Journey”; experience of managing contracts in line with KPIs and SLA’s and a proven track record of ensuring resources deliver maximum benefit and return on investment.

As part of this role, you will: 

  • Be responsible for ensuring planned, reactive, project and lifecycle works are planned and executed correctly, cost effectively and under the right commercial terms
  • Play a key part in the efficient contractual running of all major FM contracts
  • Ensure contractors are held to account through robust measurement and management, and clients are kept updated
  • Prepare and produce reports to clients demonstrating compliance and effective asset management and adherence to lease obligations
  • Ensure contractor quotes and payments are made in accordance with contractual rates and conditions
  • Work alongside other departments to develop and implement Fusion’s strategic facilities plan through investment, income generation and revenue protection
  • Liaise with the Investments Project Managers to ensure Project Investments achieve best value for Fusion and achieve a smooth transition to “Business as Usual”
  • Manage the in house technical team to deliver the best quality service to all of our visitors
  • Ensure our business is ready for the future through succession planning, effective recruitment and staff development

Some of the benefits you may enjoy as a Fusion team member include:

  • Up to 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
  • Free Gym & Swim membership at Fusion centres
  • Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
  • Discount on Bickels Yard Café F&B products 
  • Access to private medical Insurance 
  • Eye test (DSE users)
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Season Ticket Loans

If you would like to further your career in leisure, within a growing and dynamic company that makes a positive impact on the community, then we want to hear from you.  

Click on the link to apply.

*In line with the Immigration, Nationality and Asylum Act, all applicants will be expected to provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK if invited to interview. Fusion Lifestyle recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and we therefore welcome applications from all backgrounds and all sections of the community.

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