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Taking ownership of customer relationships, operational performance and service delivery, they will ensure consistently excellent outcomes for customers and the business.\nManaging multiple sites and stakeholders, the Facilities Manager will lead contractors and suppliers, oversee maintenance and compliance schedules, drive continuous improvement, and resolve operational challenges with a proactive, solution-focused approach. They will champion a positive health and safety culture, ensure statutory and contractual compliance, and support the delivery of efficient, customer-focused services.\nThis is a highly visible role requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to build trusted relationships. Working collaboratively across customers, colleagues and partners, the Facilities Manager will drive high standards, create value, and make a positive impact across their portfolio every day.\nKey Responsibilities\nCustomer & Contract Management\nTake ownership as the key account holder for designated clients and contracts\nBuild strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and trusted advisor\nContribute actively to operational and contractual meetings\nSupport the production and delivery of client reports and performance updates\nContribute to bidding and mobilisation activities for new contracts\nWork alongside the Commercial team to review and refresh pricing, variations and contract renewals\nService Delivery & Operational Performance\nDrive the delivery of both hard and soft FM services across the portfolio\nEnsure planned and reactive maintenance activities are delivered in line with contractual requirements and SLAs\nConduct regular building 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required\nOversee and conduct fire evacuation drills and emergency preparedness activities\nSupport the implementation and management of water hygiene and water management control measures.\nAsset & Building Management\nMaintain accurate client asset registers and property information\nSupport lifecycle planning and identify building improvement opportunities\nDevelop quotations for remedial works, minor projects and new installations\nEnsure building assets remain safe, compliant and fit for purpose\nSystems & Administration\nMaintain CAFM systems, ensuring tasks, asset records and site information are accurate and up to date\nEnsure maintenance records, compliance documentation and operational information are effectively managed\n0Maintain day-to-day administrative activities associated with the role\nCommercial & Business Improvement\nSupport strong commercial performance across the portfolio\nIdentify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce risk and enhance customer outcomes\nContribute to service development, business growth and contract retention activities\nGeneral Responsibilities\nWork flexibly across Yorkshire, providing support to public and private sector customers\nTake ownership of priorities and manage workload effectively in a fast-paced environment\nDemonstrate initiative, accountability and a customer-focused approach at all times\nRequirements\nSkills and Attributes\nAs well as exhibiting the Sewell Behaviours of being Positive, Professional, Team and Customer Focused, with a mentality of Doing the Right Thing, the successful person will have the following:\nEssential\nA proactive, solutions-focused approach to a range of FM issues\nPrevious working knowledge within facilities management or maintenance\nA satisfactory Enhanced DBS (criminal background) check\nFull Driving License, valid in the UK\nKnowledge and understanding of budgeting, quoting and ordering\nPositive and professional attitude and be smart in appearance\nExcellent 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We are committed to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity, as an employer and in the delivery of our products and services. 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