Regional Facilities Manager, MEA
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Dubai, United Arab EmiratesPosted 4 years ago150People have clicked1 open position
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Key Performance Indicators
- Managing office costs within budget
- Effective management of leases
- Building productive relationships with local sponsors/PROs
- Ensuring all local laws and regulations are adhered to
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Main Duties & Responsibilities:
Office Management
- Overall responsibility for the following tasks, delivered through the Office Managers:
- designing and implementing office policies by establishing standards and procedures; measuring results against standards; making necessary adjustments
- managing contract and price negotiations with office vendors, service providers and office lease
- preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analysing variances; initiating corrective actions.
- reviewing and approving supply requisitions
- assigning and monitoring clerical functions
- defining procedures for retention, protection, retrieval, transfer, and disposal of records
- controlling correspondence
- ensuring that all items are invoiced and paid on time
- providing general support to visitors
- assisting in the onboarding process for new hires
- managing the meeting room policy to maximise availability and utilisation
- addressing employees queries regarding office management issues (e.g. stationery, hardware and travel arrangements)
- overseeing the planning of in-house or off-site activities, like parties, celebrations and meetings
Facilities & Property Management
- Overall responsibility for the following tasks, delivered through the Office Managers:
- maintaining the office condition and arrange necessary repairs
- maintaining efficiency by planning and implementing office systems, layouts, & equipment procurement
- taking responsibility for making sure that buildings and their services meet the needs of Colleagues.
- accountable for services such as cleaning, security and parking, to make sure the surrounding environment is in a suitable condition to work.
- managing any building maintenance with things like heating and air conditioning, to maintain the working environment
- managing budgets and ensuring cost-effectiveness
- ensuring that facilities meet government regulations and environmental, health and security standards
- advising businesses on increasing energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
- overseeing building projects, renovations or refurbishments
- developing a robust flexible working solution for all offices.
- helping businesses to relocate to new offices and to make decisions about leasing
- drafting reports and making written recommendations
- managing the upkeep of equipment and supplies to meet health and safety standards
- inspecting buildings’ structures to determine the need for repairs or renovations
- reviewing utilities consumption and strive to minimize costs
- controlling activities like parking space allocation, waste disposal, building security etc.
Business permits, licenses and contracts
- Main point of contact for our Sponsors and PROs in each location, responsible for building strong, long-term relationships and effectively managing these key stakeholders
- Applying for all necessary business permits and licenses
- Ensuring we meet government requirements in all locations at all times
Job Requirements
Person Specification
Minimum Education Level:
- Educated to degree level or equivalent
Background Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Essential
- Proven experience as facilities manager, office manager or relevant position
- Well-versed in technical/engineering operations and facilities management best practices
- Experience in Health, Safety & Security management for facilities in the Middle East region
- Knowledge of basic accounting and finance principles
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent organizational and leadership skills
- Good analytical/critical thinking
- BSc/BA in facility management, engineering, business administration or relevant field
- Computer literate and proficient in the use of commonly used business software
- Effective verbal and written English communication skills
Desirable
- IOSH Managing Safety Certificate
- Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM) will be an advantage
- Experience of working across the region, including Egypt and Turkey
- Arabic language skills a bonus
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