Hiring a Facilities Manager

WHAT IS A FACILITIES MANAGER?

A facilities manager is responsible for maintaining the high quality of a site and grounds, conducting administrative services and acting as the first point of contact for all site matters.

Typically, a strong facilities manager will have a broad skillset and knowledge, spanning heating and lighting, telephone and IT systems, as well as CCTV and security equipment. It’s this knowledge, plus the overall supervisory responsibilities of business services staff, that ensures the smooth running of business operations and the safeguarding of your physical and intellectual property.

FACILITIES MANAGER RECRUITMENT

Like many of the roles we recruit, the facilities manager position is incredibly varied and is completely dependent on the requirements of the estate. Because of this, the briefing stage of utmost importance. We take the time to meet with you, establishing the intricacies of the role and gathering as much information as possible about the position and your business.

From there we will carefully consider eligible candidates via our extensive database and professional networks, scrutinising their experience and skillset before presenting a shortlist to interview.

FINDING THE RIGHT FACILITIES MANAGER CANDIDATE

Just as the role of a facilities manager can vary significantly, so can the candidate. Getting the right fit and match is not something that can be done via online testing or a quick phone screen – it comes down to a rigorous process, informed by our experience and market knowledge.

The right facilities manager will be a great mentor to support staff, as well as take care of the seamless running of business support services, leaving you safe in the knowledge that your physical and intellectual property is protected and secure.