JOB DESCRIPTION
Place of work
Queen’s Gate House, MPW London, Queen’s Gate, South Kensington, London SW7
Hours of work
40 hours per week, working 5 out of 7 days. Due to the nature of the business this will include some flexible working hours, which will include some evening and weekend work as required by the business.
Benefits
Life assurance, income protection, annual season ticket loans, matching employee-employer contribution pension scheme, professional development opportunities
Holiday entitlement
30 days
Responsible to
CEO and School Principal
Appraisal
CEO
MPW London - Queen’s Gate House
Mander Portman Woodward (MPW) is an independent education provider and one of the best known and most well-respected independent college brands in the UK.
Queen’s Gate House is a historic event and conference venue in the heart of Kensington, which supports the needs of the corporate, educational, and training sectors. Formerly known as Baden-Powell House, it was opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 1961 and has operated as an events venue since 1987.
The building was purchased by MPW in Summer 2021. Since then, we have undertaken an ambitious refurbishment programme that has transformed the building to include a boarding facility, a new social space, and a state-of-the-art-teaching rooms.
Event spaces range in scale from the expansive Event Hall, which can accommodate up to 300 guests in a variety of configurations, to individual meeting rooms, which are used as break-out spaces, or for stand-alone conferences, training, or interviews.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly organised and experienced Facilities Manager to oversee the maintenance and operation of our multi-use facility in central London. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of our premises, including overseeing support services, line managing front facing reception, managing maintenance schedules, overseeing repairs, coordinating with external contractors and being the first point of contact for our tenants in the building. The Facilities Manager will play a crucial role in maintaining a safe and comfortable working environment for our employees, students and range of visitors who hire function rooms. The position is front of house/customer facing and a smart, professional appearance is required.
Main duties and responsibilities:
The Facilities Manager will assume responsibility for the oversight of our in-house services, safety, and security of any and all persons in the building while on duty, in line with relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, and that appropriate records are kept to support regular inspections and internal audits.
Building management:
Health & Safety:
Event and Commercial Activity:
Staff Management:
Conduct regular performance management reviews and appraisals
General
Carry out any reasonable request from Management within the general scope and purpose of the position, including portering
Person Specification
Qualifications:
Skills and Personal Qualities:
Additional Requirements:
Premises alcohol and entertainment licence to take over.
To apply please click the 'Apply' button above and email : recruitment@mpw.ac.uk .
Applications will be reviewed and interviews scheduled on an ongoing basis.
Location: | London |
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Salary: | £45,000 to £48,000 |
Hours: | Full Time |
Contract Type: | Permanent |
Placed On: | 13th May 2024 |
Closes: | 30th May 2024 |
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