Head of Facilities Management
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40 hours per week, £50,000 to £55,000 per annum (depending on experience), plus staff benefits
The Lowry is a special organisation, and our building is truly iconic. A millennium project, opened in 2000, the scale and architecture of The Lowry makes it unique and striking. Located in Salford, our creative arts venue sits at Salford Quays, at the heart of MediaCityUK; an international hub for technology, innovation and technology. Energy efficiency, environmental sustainability and maintaining and improving our building is a key focus as we plan for The Lowry’s upcoming 25th anniversary celebrations.
As Head of Facilities Management, you will ensure the efficient and effective operation and upkeep of The Lowry building, with its theatres, visual art, restaurant, bar, coffee shop and gift shop. You will be responsible for establishing strategic direction, delivering maintenance, capital investment and contract procurement. Reporting into the Commercial Director you will lead on health & safety, environmental sustainability, financial budgeting & reporting.
Managing the maintenance, cleaning and security teams, you will have experience in staff and relationship management & will be able to evidence excellent communication skills both within an organisation and externally.
The role has a number of staff benefits including:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
- Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from The Lowry building.
- Paid day off for your birthday.
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within The Lowry building.
- Access to The Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Please note that Salford Quays is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy is Wednesday 15th May 2024 at 9am.
First stage interviews are provisionally planned for Wednesday 22nd May 2024.
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