Assistant Facilities Manager

About the Role

As an Assistant Facilities Manager at OCS, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of integrated Facilities Management (FM) services within a client environment. You will oversee a range of service lines, ensuring operations are delivered efficiently, safely and in line with contractual requirements and service level agreements. Working closely with the wider contract management team, you will help drive service performance, support continuous improvement and build strong working relationships with both colleagues and clients. Although this role is based out of our Cambridge Brooklands site, there will be occasions when travel to other sites in the midlands is required, normally once a month.

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 0800-1700

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day management of site operations, ensuring all service areas are fully staffed and operating effectively. This will include covering sites
• Oversee delivery across multiple service lines, including Technical Services, Cleaning, Workplace Services, Porterage, Hospitality, Helpdesk, Mail Room and other ad hoc services
• Ensure all audits, compliance checks and daily operational tasks are completed in line with procedures
• Monitor performance against KPIs and SLAs, taking action to ensure contractual standards are consistently met
• Collate and provide reporting, supporting contract administration and performance management
• Support financial performance by maintaining control of budgets, costs and resource allocation
• Assist with recruitment and workforce planning to ensure optimal staffing levels
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact for day-to-day queries
• Identify and resolve operational issues, taking a proactive and solution-focused approach

Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK.
• Previous experience in a Facilities Management or similar operational environment
• Experience supporting the delivery of multi-service line operations
• A strong understanding of KPIs, SLAs and service performance management
• Good knowledge of financial processes and cost control within an operational setting