ISS Facilities Services • EC2V 7HH
About this role
FM Contract Manager
Contract
Government
Location
London, EC2V 7HH
Hours of work
37.5
Contract Type
Permanent
We are seeking a highly capable FM Contract Manager to manage and lead a prestigious independent schools account, delivering a first-class integrated facilities management service.
The role will act as the primary contract representative to the customer, taking full responsibility for service delivery across both hard and soft FM, ensuring consistently high standards and customer satisfaction.
Job Description
We are looking for a strong leader who will manage the integrated facility service team and maintain close, trusted relationships with key school stakeholders.
Reporting into the Key Account Director, the role is accountable for operational performance, staff welfare, compliance, financial control and continuous improvement across the contract.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure efficient and effective management of integrated facilities operations, including planned and reactive maintenance of buildings, engineering systems and assets
Lead the delivery of cleaning and other soft FM services in line with agreed standards and SLAs
Build strong, long-lasting relationships with school stakeholders, becoming a trusted service partner to the customer
Lead and develop the contract management team, identifying and delivering service improvement opportunities
Ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation and embed a strong safety culture across the team
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reporting, including planned, scheduled and reactive maintenance and safe systems of work
Own and deliver contract budgets, financial targets and SLAs in a commercially responsible manner
Manage customer queries and complaints through the agreed procedures, ensuring timely and effective resolution
Professional and Personal Competencies/Qualifications
Management experience delivering integrated facilities services within an education or similar environment
Proven leadership and organisational skills, with the ability to drive operational strategy and development plans
Relevant engineering qualifications
Experience managing technical infrastructure, assets and engineering systems
Experience delivering soft FM services
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and industry standards
Effective stakeholder management skills
Service- and customer-oriented mindset with strong commercial awareness
The Company
ISS is a world-leading workplace and facility management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. Working with customers day by day, side by side, we understand every aspect of the user experience.
Through a unique combination of intelligent solutions, high standards and people who care, to help our customers achieve their purpose, whether it’s hospitals healing patients, businesses producing the next great innovation, or airports bringing passengers home to their families. ISS is committed to doing business the right way, taking its corporate responsibility very seriously. Our passion is people.
We offer you a challenging and exciting career in an organisation with people at its heart. In ISS, everyone has the opportunity to develop, grow and make a difference. #Becomewhoyouwant, #Bepartofsomethingbigger,
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ISS is proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer.
ISS welcomes all applicants regardless of age, disability, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race (which includes race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin and caste), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation or educational background.
We are proud to be a Gold Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) award holder and a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising our commitment to supporting veterans, reservists, and military families. Through our Joint Forces Programme, we provide mentoring and support to members of the Armed Forces community and their spouses as they transition into civilian careers.
We are a Disability Confident Committed (Level 2) employer, proudly supporting and promoting inclusive hiring practices in line with the UK government’s Disability Confident scheme.
Our passion for inclusivity and diversity makes ISS a more creative, productive and happy place to work.
If you have any further queries regarding this role, please contact the Resourcing Team by emailing resourcing.team@uk.issworld.com
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