FM Soft Services Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Contract: 3-6 months (Possible extension)
Salary: £35 p/h (Umbrella)
Start Date: February 2023
Shift Pattern: 36 hours / Full-time
DUTIES
- Responsible for the overall delivery of Soft FM Service operations including all cleaning, security and portering services.
- Implementation of operational plans within the service areas to fit with broader functional and Council strategy.
- Evaluate current working practices and recommend improvements in line with service delivery requirements and resources.
- Leading on production of FM management reports for the Head of Facilities Management and procedures for the FM Service.
- Responsible for monitoring FM budgets relating to the soft service functions and contracts.
- Previous experience working within a local authority or a similar organisation.
- Must have previous experience within a Facilities Management role or equivalent.
- Membership of a relevant professional body, e.g. IWFM or BICSc.
- Qualification in IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent.
- Experience in the management and delivery of Facilities Management services (specifically cleaning and security) to time, cost and quality.
- Good working knowledge of health and safety and ability to interpret policy and legislation.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for FM Soft Services Manager roles across Tempting Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35 - £35 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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