British Council Recruits Facilities and Administration Manager-Kenya

Facilities and Adminstration Manager-Kenya
Description Pay Band 6/G.Salary Kshs-175,044 Per Month.Indefinite Contract.Location Nairobi:Kenya.Must have rights to live and work in Kenya:Application Deadline 29th October 2014 at 11.59 UK time. Details Purpose
We are seeking to recruit an experienced, proactive and dynamic Facilities Manager to assume overall responsibility for the management, maintenance and running of the British Council’s Office in Upper Hill and a number of staff residences. The Post Holder will lead on all aspects of Health, Safety & Security, as well overseeing outsourced cleaning, gardening and catering services.

Key areas of responsibility:-
Ensure that the British Council offi ce and residences are managed and maintained effectively. • Ensure that HSS (Health, Safety and Security) standards are met in all premises and staff residences. • Manage inventories. • Support the negotiation of new leases and renewals in line with corporate standards and within local market values and ensure best value for money. • Support the management of maintenance contracts to ensure that they are negotiated to offer the best possible value and return for British Council. • Effective management of the facilities and administrative related vendors. • Ensure the appropriate management of insurance for all premises. • Management of the Kenya Business Continuity Plan (BCP). • Promote awareness and compliance of Health, Safety, Fire and Security management. • Ensure the Kenya Transport policy is up to date and adhered to. • Oversee IT management. • Ensure that we are fully compliant and proactive in all areas of our global environment policy. • Management of annual premises budget. • Ensure a high standard of internal customer care within the team. • Line manage up to 5 Business Support Services staff.

Qualifications and Experience
Degree level qualifi cation in a relevant discipline (e.g. Business and/or Management / Estate Management) • Financial, Business and Management skills • Tendering and Procurement skills • A strong track record in Facilities Management • Customer
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