The Background
We recently undertook a challenging recruitment project for a prestigious client in the corporate sector. The client, a renowned organisation headquartered at Arthur Street, required a Facilities Manager who could oversee their head office operations and manage one additional building. The role demanded a highly polished, proactive, and detail-oriented individual with experience in project work and CAD, along with occasional travel to other sites in Reading and Scotland.
The Challenges
The client outlined specific requirements for the Facilities Manager role:
• Primary Responsibility: Oversee the head office at Arthur Street and one additional building requiring weekly visits.
• Professionalism: A polished, proactive, and corporate demeanor with a keen eye for detail.
• Project Management: Experience in managing and being involved in project work across multiple sites, including proficiency with CAD.
• Travel Requirements: Ability to travel occasionally to other sites in Reading and Scotland for meetings and cross-training/cover.
• Additional Role: Potential need to fill a multisite London role with M&E experience/knowledge, depending on internal interim candidate availability.
The Results
After a thorough selection process, we successfully placed a highly qualified Facilities Manager at the Arthur Street head office. The chosen candidate demonstrated:
• Polished Professionalism: A corporate and proactive demeanor with exceptional attention to detail.
• Project Management Skills: Extensive experience in managing projects across multiple sites and proficiency in CAD.
• Flexibility and Mobility: Willingness and ability to travel to other sites in Reading and Scotland as required.
Immediate Impact: The newly appointed Facilities Manager made an immediate impact by:
• Enhancing Operational Efficiency: Streamlining the management of the head office and additional building.
• Strengthening Project Management: Effectively handling project work and assisting with other sites as necessary.
• Ensuring Compliance: Upholding the high standards of professionalism and corporate conduct expected by the client.