Manage the security, maintenance and cleaning services for large estate, for 1600 personnel within a educational sector. Acts. and ensure others act in accordance with all Health & Safety statutory requirements to provide a work environment that is safe. Ensures the facilities are designed to support the core activities.• Supervise and monitor external contracts for repair and maintenance, ensuring value for money and delivery of service in line with Service Level Agreements for both soft and hard services.• Ensure all buildings comply with all applicable legislation related to safety, energy, building regulations and environmental issues, such as HVAC units, trade/hazardous waste, boiler servicing, gas testing, all aspects of legionella and fire protection systems. • Responsible for the maintenance of the security system and the estate, which has included implementing upgrading the perimeter fence, installing automated gate access system and upgrading the CCTV system.• Project managed concurrently, a number of refurbishment, renovations to agreed specifications in accordance with industry best practice, within budget/time constraints and in accordance with national regulations and ensuring conformance with supplier terms and conditions.• Lead and line manage a team of site maintenance and cleaning staff, providing direction and motivation, managing performance, and developing their skills and capabilities, via monthly group meeting and ‘’Toolbox talks’’• Financial forecasting (preparation of annual budgets £300000, for facilities supplies in-accordance with short term and long term goals). Reduced the estates running costing by £35000 per year, by re-contracting services and re-tending outsourced services. This includes tender processes for contracts up to £350000.

Focal point for all military transport management issues for approximately 60% of the British Army. Provide advice, expertise and practical assistance where appropriate, ensuring all transport is operated within military and civil legislation.

Led and motivated a team of 15 staff to manage accommodation for 400 severing personnel, office, storage and vehicle maintenance premises across 4 independent sites. • Coordinated large maintenance contracts, prioritising tasks and supervising contractors on site, ensuring all work delivered in accordance with the Contract and Service Level Agreement.• Supervised the provision of cleaning, office services, maintenance of grounds and security for 4 sites, implementing a 10% reduction in funding whilst maintaining high levels of service. • Implemented improvements to accounting processes for each site achieving cost-savings to budget of 4%, by direct consultation, targeted training and regular audits.• Conducted regular checks and audits of accommodation and office premises to ensure compliance with Health and Safety and environmental regulations.

Managed the security, maintenance and cleaning services for large estate, including living accommodation for up to 200 personnel, reporting to and deputising for the Facilities Manager.• Supervised and monitored external contracts for repair and maintenance, ensuring value for money and delivery of service in line with Service Level Agreements.• Managed emergency cover procedures for maintenance of premises in harsh weather conditions and outside normal hours.• Maintained and audited large inventory of equipment, ensuring all items accounted for and in serviceable condition.• Liaised with contractors and technical support staff to ensure the smooth delivery of soft and hard services with minimise down-time.• Carried out regular performance assessments and appraisals for team members, as well as managing training and development needs, to ensure optimum performance against agreed targets.