Unum

Facilities Manager


PayCompetitive
LocationBasingstoke/England
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 831901
      Job Posting End Date: May 01

      Who are we?

      We’re a specialist employee benefits provider, striving to create healthy, happy workplaces. As part of the international Unum Group, we’re on a collective mission to help the working world thrive.

      The role

      What will you be doing?

      Facilities Manager and Project Lead
      Location: Dorking 3 days per week, Basingstoke 2 days per week

      What will you bring?

      We are looking for an experienced Facilities Manager to ensure the provision of professional facilities management services in support of the business at Unum. You will proactively manage all facilities support services including building services, front of house, postal services, security, meeting and conference spaces, and catering, ensuring maintenance and upgrades are regularly performed.

      In this role you will:

      • Proactively lead, collaborate and coordinate on facilities projects with the ability to adapt to changing requirements.
      • Identify the needs of individuals, supporting personal development, and coordinate in-house disciplines.
      • Have strong stakeholder management and communication abilities to manage external service providers.
      • You will have a high level of computer literacy to maintain up-to-date CAD drawings.
      • Supervise cost centre budgets, assess and approve related budgets, and ensure financial control and accountability.

      The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the delivery of facilities and property services to similar corporate clients. You will have a strong health and safety focus, and a NEBOSH certificate or relevant experience is desirable.

      In view of the nature of the role the job holder must be willing to be on emergency callout and able to travel to any of the sites at short notice.

      The successful Facilities Manager can expect:

      • Generous Bonus
      • Company funded Health Cash Plan
      • DC Pension scheme
      • Life, medical and income Insurance
      • Access to remote GP, nutrition coaching, personal training, unlimited mental health support and medical 2nd opinion
      • 27 days holiday with the option to buy and sell holiday up to 5 days (plus Bank Holidays)
      • Salary sacrifice electric car scheme with free on site electric chargers.

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      Why join us?

      At Unum, we’ve created a workplace where people feel supported to progress and grow, and can see their ambitions coming to life.

      We’ve built a supportive, inclusive environment where you can be yourself, whilst also being part of a growing organisation. From charity and volunteer opportunities to career growth, your possibilities are endless.

      If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to careers@unum.co.uk.

      Company:

      Unum UK
  • About the company

      Unum is a company of people serving people. A Fortune 500 company, we help millions of people gain affordable access to disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental and vision benefits through the workplace — benefits that help them protect their families, their finances and their futures. Unum is the top disability insurer in both the United States and United Kingdom and also offers other insurance products including accident, critical illness and life insurance. At Unum, we help the working world thrive throughout life’s moments.