Assistant Facilities Manager

Who we are

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The global Facilities Management team offers a diverse range of services to our colleagues and this role requires a well-rounded skill set and enthusiasm to help create and maintain a healthy and safe working environment. With assistance from and liaison with our UK team, you will lead in the implementation and day to day management of facilities services for the Economist Group’s Americas offices, with particular emphasis on workplace services and vendor management. You will provide an excellent office environment and build and maintain a strong working relationship with all of our colleagues and visitors and you will supervise the Facilities Administrator and ensure that all facilities services are carried out to the global standard.

Key accountabilities 

• Ensure excellent day to day management of the office workplace, meeting rooms and reception area, ensuring that a professional service and high standard of accommodation is provided at all times.
• Complete regular property inspection audits and assist with premises management issues resulting from these checks.
• Liaise with relevant building management teams and landlord’s agents to ensure that The Economist Group complies with all building rules and regulations.
• Negotiate, co-ordinate and monitor Facilities Management contracts and service agreements, including planned maintenance ,reactive repair services and adhoc jobs, with a strong attention to detail.
• Establish and maintain proper site records in accordance with best practice rules.
• Help to promote sustainability in our offices and manage data collection for this purpose
• Assist with co-ordination and implementation of space planning, office moves and refurbishment projects.
• Be responsible for the administration of the meeting room booking system, setting up and administering rooms and spaces, approving and changing bookings to suit the needs of users.
• Assist in the preparation and management of property budgets for our workplaces.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of Facilities office handbooks.
• In conjunction with the Global Head of Facilities, Co-ordinate management of Health and Safety across all premises, including evacuations, risk assessments, fire safety, staff induction and compliance with H&S legislation.
• Carry out building inductions for new starters. Take a continuous improvement approach to this area - keeping up to date with legislation and colleague requirements, updating our procedures accordingly.
• Oversee and manage the Facilities Administrator role, offering coaching and development where needed.
• Oversee and manage the Office Clerk (subscriptions) role

Skills and capabilities profile

• You will have a foundation of facilities management experience with excellent decision making and problem solving skills
• Previous Supervisory experience
• Sound knowledge of property management and Health and Safety procedures
• Capable of working autonomously, managing, and prioritizing your own workload, but knowing when to seek guidance and approval
• Good team player with a strong willingness to participate and help others
• Demonstrate thoroughness and strong ownership of work.
• Customer service orientated, a good ‘diplomat’ with a flexible, ‘can do’ attitude
• Clear communicator – able to deal with people at all levels
• Good personal organisation and excellent administration skills

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $57600 - $84000. It is not typical for offers to be made at or near the top of the range. Rather, salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered.

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What we offer

Benefits
We offer excellent benefits including an incentive programme, generous annual and parental leave policies, volunteering days and well-being support throughout the year, as well as free access to all Economist content. Country specific benefits are also offered.

Our Values
Our values are a collective set of beliefs and behaviours that strengthen The Economist Group's purpose and demonstrate where we want to be as an organisation. They reflect on our mission to pursue progress for individuals, organisations and the world.

Independence
We are not bound to any party or interest and encourage exploration and free-thinking. We champion freedom, both within our organisation and around the world.

Integrity
We are bold in our efforts to uncover the truth and stand up for what we believe in. We inspire trust through our rigour, fact-checking and transparency.

Excellence
We aspire to the highest standards in all we do. We are ambitious and inquisitive in our pursuit of continuous progress and innovation.

Inclusivity
We value diversity in thought and background and encourage healthy debate with a breadth of perspectives. We treat our colleagues and customers fairly and respectfully.

Openness
We foster a collaborative and empathetic culture conducive to the interests, wit and initiative of our colleagues. New ideas are our lifeblood.

The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues and potential colleagues regardless of ethnic origin, national origin, gender, gender identity, race, colour, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status or any other status.