Facilities Manager

Key Skills & Experience Essential:

• Diploma in Facilities Management, Facilities Engineering or similar industry related qualification.
• Industry recognised health and safety qualification such as NEBOSH with experience of on-site health and safety management and reporting.
• Project management qualification or high-level experience of facilities project management.
• Experience in buildings and facilities management on a complex site, ideally a sports training faculty.
• Experience in the principles and practices of business administration.
• Experience in procurement and contract management.
• Leadership experience and knowledge of human resource management principles and practices.
• Experience of working with electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience in facilities testing, checking and inspections and the maintenance of relevant records and schedules.
• Competent in the use of computers and the recording and management of electronic records and schedules.
• Understanding of technical and engineering operations and facilities management best practices.

Personal Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills with a high degree of personal motivation and strong communication skills.
• Excellent organisational and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to problem solve and find appropriate solutions.
• Excellent decision-making and judgement.
• High level of adaptability and flexibility considering the ever-changing needs and requirements of the site and the organisation.
• Self-motivated, able to work under pressure, and able to manage a team in a changing environment.

Code of Conduct

Oxford United Football Club expects the highest standards of integrity and conduct in all matters concerning the Club and its employees. The Code of Conduct makes clear the standards of conduct expected from its employees and explains the responsibilities of the Club, as the employer. All employees are expected to always act wholeheartedly in the interests of the Club. Any conduct detrimental to its interests or its relations with its customers, suppliers, the public or damaging to its public image shall be a breach of Club rules and policies. Discriminatory, offensive, and violent behaviour are unacceptable, and any complaints or concerns will be dealt with and acted upon.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

Oxford United Football Club are committed to ensuring that equality, inclusion, and diversity of opportunity is at the very heart of everything we do to ensure we provide fair and non-prejudicial access to the services across the Club. We uphold everyone’s freedom of rights and choice to be different and aim to provide opportunities for everyone to succeed. It is the policy of the Club that no person, whether player, job applicant, employee, volunteer, or customer, shall be discriminated against. The Club opposes all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination, either direct or indirect, or harassment, on the grounds of the following ‘protected characteristics’: Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage & civil Partnership, Pregnancy & Maternity, Race, Religion or Belief, Sex and Sexual Orientation. Anyone who is found to be in breach of this could receive disciplinary action, which may well include suspension and dismissal.