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We have over 130 stores throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland and Spain and we are expanding our service and product offering all the time. We are known for offering a wide range of high-quality products and for continuously improving our customer experience.\nRole Purpose\nThe Head office Facilities Manager is responsible for the effective day-to-day operation, planning and continuous improvement of the Dunnes Stores office environment.\nThis is a broad management role covering workplace and facilities, vendor and service management, office experience, accessibility, internal events, people leadership, budget ownership and business planning.\nThe role requires someone who can balance hands-on operational delivery with forward planning, cost management and leadership. The successful candidate will ensure the workplace functions effectively today while also anticipating future needs and planning improvements.\nKey Responsibilities\nWorkplace & Facilities\nManage the day-to-day operation and upkeep of the office environment.\nCoordinate office layouts, moves and changes to workspace configuration.\nManage workplace furniture and equipment requirements, including desks, chairs and related office equipment.\nEnsure the workplace remains safe, functional, professional and fit for purpose.\nCoordinate accessibility requirements and ensure appropriate workplace supports are in place.\nIdentify facilities issues early and ensure they are resolved effectively.\nPlan and coordinate workplace improvement, refurbishment and maintenance activity.\nOffice Experience & Accessibility\nOversee front desk operations, ensuring reception, visitor management, meeting room coordination and day-to-day conference centre support are delivered to a high standard.\nWork closely with reception, security and other service providers to ensure a professional experience for employees and visitors.\nIdentify practical improvements to the workplace environment and employee experience.\nCoordinate workplace requirements for new starters, visitors and specific employee needs where appropriate.\nSupport accessibility across the workplace and ensure practical issues are addressed.\nMaintain a visible, approachable presence and respond quickly to issues as they arise.\nPeople Management & Coordination\nLead and coordinate colleagues and service teams supporting workplace operations.\nProvide clear direction, priorities and day-to-day support to ensure consistent service delivery.\nCoordinate internal teams, contractors and external suppliers across workplace activity.\nBuild effective working relationships across the organisation and ensure responsibilities are clear.\nManage performance, workload and development for direct reports where applicable.\nEnsure adequate cover and continuity across critical workplace services.\nBusiness Planning, Budget & Vendor Management\nOwn and manage the workplace operations budget, ensuring expenditure is controlled, aligned with business priorities and supported by clear visibility of costs and variances.\nDevelop annual and longer-term plans for workplace requirements, maintenance, equipment, services and future investment needs.\nManage relationships with key workplace service providers and vendors, including cleaning, window cleaning, security, reception and other facilities-related suppliers.\nSet clear expectations, monitor supplier performance against agreed service standards and challenge cost, service levels and value for money where appropriate.\nManage quotations, supplier selection, works coordination and business cases for workplace investment, upgrades or changes where required.\nAnticipate future workplace needs and support wider business planning by providing clear input on workplace capacity, services, cost and operational requirements.\nEvents & Internal Engagement\nCoordinate internal and external events hosted by Dunnes Stores.\nCoordinate larger or higher-profile events such as brand ambassador activity, launches and external events hosted on site.\nManage event logistics including venue preparation, suppliers, catering, equipment and stakeholder coordination.\nEnsure events are delivered professionally and reflect the Dunnes Stores brand and culture.\nAbout You\nYou will be a practical, highly organised operational leader who enjoys variety and takes ownership.\nYou will be comfortable moving between immediate operational issues and longer-term planning, whether that is resolving a facilities problem, managing a supplier, coordinating an office change, reviewing budgets or planning for future workplace requirements.\nYou will bring:\nPrevious experience in a large workplace operation, facilities management, corporate services or a similar operational environment.\nExperience managing budgets and controlling operational expenditure.\nStrong people leadership and coordination experience.\nProven vendor and supplier management capability.\nStrong organisation and prioritisation skills.\nExcellent attention to detail.\nA practical, solutions-focused approach.\nStrong communication and stakeholder management skills.\nThe ability to remain calm and effective when priorities change.\nExperience coordinating events or employee engagement activity would be highly beneficial.\nGood judgement and the ability to work independently.\nA strong service mindset and commitment to maintaining a high-quality workplace environment.\nWhat Success Looks Like\nSuccess in this role will mean:\nA workplace that runs smoothly and issues are resolved quickly.\nA facility that is maintained to a very high standard with continuous improvement.\nClear operational plans, priorities and ownership across workplace services.\nStrong control of budgets and good 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You further agree that Dunnes Stores may transfer, process and store your personal data in any country where Dunnes Stores has offices. 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