Workplace Manager; FTC

Our client is a business of c 200 staff with head office and extensive meeting space in Central London. They are recruiting a Workplace Manager on 12 month FTC to oversee daily office operations, facilities, and employee experience to create a safe, efficient, and engaging work environment. Key responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, health and safety compliance, space planning, budget management, and supporting hybrid work initiatives.

They require strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

• Facilities & Vendor Management:
  Oversee building maintenance, cleaning, security, catering, and vendor SLA compliance.
• Health & Safety & Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards, including RIDDOR, L8 EICR, F Gas and acting as fire warden and first aider.
• Workplace
  
  Experience:
  
  Improve the employee journey by managing office amenities, events, and hybrid work logistics.
• Operations & Finance:
  Manage office budgets, procurement, and supply inventory.
• Space Planning:
  Coordinate seating, office moves, and space optimization to adapt to business needs.

• Team Leadership:
  Lead and support a small team of front of house, H&S and facilities staff.
• Experience:
  
  Proven experience in facilities management, office management, or hospitality, requiring 3-5+ years.
• Communication:
  Excellent verbal and written skills for managing relationships with employees and vendors.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency in MS Office, Google Workspace, and CAFM (Computer-Aided Facility Management) systems.
• Attributes:
  Highly organized, proactive, capable of managing budgets, and skilled in conflict resolution.
• Qualifications:
  
  Certification in Facilities Management and Health and Safety (e.g., IFMA, IWFM and IOSH or NEBOSH).

• Hybrid working with 3 days required in the office per week.
• Holiday allowance: 25 days, increasing by 1 day per annum up to 30.
• Full package.
• Candidates may very occasionally be required to work evenings or weekends if there is a significant event in the building; time off in lieu will be provided.
• This is a 12-month fixed term contract initially.