Facilities Manager

British Council Romania is looking for a strong, analytical and enthusiastic person to join the Resources Team. The role of this job is to plan and manage the delivery of Facilities services in line with the Resources strategy and the standards set by BC Global policies.

Main Responsibilities:

- To implement an agreed maintenance/replacement plan for all British Council facilities, land, (non IT) equipment, furniture and vehicles in Romania
- To facilitate events by organizing disposition of furniture/equipment etc and arranging necessary support staff
- To implement emergency plans, H&S policy, risk assessment policy
- To manage the procurement of services, products necessary for the maintenance, smooth running of facilities/equipment etc.
- To manage staff moves from overseas to Romania and from Romania overseas as required by Director
- To manage the British Council Romania’s transport requirements
- Line management of support team and contracted service providers (e.g: cleaners, security guards, additional maintenance support etc.)


Job Requirements:

- Proven Administrative and Finance expertise (budget management)
- Strong verbal and written communication competencies
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Accuracy and details orientation
- Ability to influence and to negotiate with third parties
- Proficiency in English
- Computer proficiency required: including Ms Office, SAP
- Ability to work with different departments

We only accept applications which follow the guidelines and present the official application form. We do not accept CVs or other documents.

The full application pack and guidelines are available at British Council Bucharest, Calea Dorobantilor 14. An electronic version can be found on the British Council Romania website at www.britishcouncil.org/romania-about-employment.htm

Electronic application forms can be sent by e-mail to: recruitment@britishcouncil.ro.

Closing date for applications: Sunday 30 November 2008, 22.00 hours. Short-listed candidates will be contacted by 5 December 2008. The interviews will take place between 8 and 12 December 2008.

For further information please call (021) 307 9600 or write to recruitment@britishcouncil.ro.

British Council Romania
Calea Dorobantilor 14
0105725 Bucharest
T + 40 (21) 307 9600
www.britishcouncil.ro

We are the UK's international organisation for educational opportunities and cultural relations, with offices in 229 towns and cities, within 110 countries worldwide and 7,900 staff members.

We strongly believe in internationalism, a commitment to professionalism and an enthusiasm for creativity. These qualities, coupled with our integrity and our conviction that cultural relations can help individuals and the world community to thrive, make the British Council a good partner and a special place to work for.

Working for the British Council gives you the unique opportunity to be part of a modern, rapidly changing organisation with worldwide influence and impact.