Assistant Facilities Manager | Jobs in Dubai, UAE by Jones Lang Lasalle (JLL) | Apply Now

JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE

Employment: Full Time

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Role Purpose

Reporting to the Facilities Manager and working as part of the overall Facilities Team, the Assistant Facilities Manager will manage a range of soft services and provide the necessary support to ensure the efficient and effective running of the site.

What this job involves

- Manage the team providing first line soft services to the site(s), including reception, mail operations, meeting & events, cleaning, waste & recycling, vending & food services
- Monitor and maintain office equipment and supplies
- Manage and maintain regular contact and meetings with relevant vendors - to report on issues, recommendations and cost estimates
- Weekly walk-round with the vendor cleaning manager ensuring cleaning quality standards are maintained
- Manage Trouble Ticket (Remedy) requests (helpdesk) - interface with internal customersand action queries promptly in line with service level agreements
- Manage daily health & safety issues - maintaining regular scheduled meetings and records of the fire and safety teams/fire drills/safety equipment/training
- Travel/Visitors' support - interface with locally approved hotels - assist Client global travel & hotel managers in information gathering and communicating up to date information to staff.
- Assist in the organizing of internal and external Client events
- Managing the quality of conferencing facilities
- Manage food and kitchen facilities - provide direction to housekeepers
- Raise purchase orders
- Manage Wiki pages and other communication channels for the site(s)
- Deputise / provide cover for Building Operations Engineer / Facilities Manager when appropriate
- Responsible for all other duties and tasks as assigned

Every day is different, and in all these activities, we'd encourage you to show your ingenuity

Requirements:

- Knowledge of the Facilities/Office Services Coordinator role
- Previous experience of working within a in a high profile corporate environment
- Previous reception or hospitality experience
- Education: Diploma/degree level
- Problem solving skill
- Good decision making
- Excellent written/verbal communications
- Spreadsheet and word processing
- Customer focused
- Good inter-personal skills
- Assertive
- Attention to detail

What you can expect from us

- You'll join an entrepreneurial, inclusive culture. One where we succeed together - across the desk and around the globe. Where like-minded people work naturally together to achieve great things.
- Our Total Rewards program reflects our commitment to helping you achieve your ambitions in career, recognition, wellbeing, benefits and pay.
- Join us to develop your strengths and enjoy a fulfilling career full of varied experiences. Keep those ambitions in sights and imagine where JLL can take you.

Location:
On-site -Dubai, ARE

Job Tags:
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If this job description resonates with you, we encourage you to apply, even if you don't meet all the requirements. We're interested in getting to know you and what you bring to the table!

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

In the Middle East and North Africa, Jones Lang LaSalle is a leading player in its real estate markets including the hospitality sector. The firm has worked in over 22 Middle Eastern and North African countries and over the last year has advised clients on more than $120 billion worth of real estate, hotel and hospitality development.

We continually create value for our clients and partners by challenging conventional thinking and employing innovative investment solutions. The rapid pace of change in the region creates significant opportunities, challenges and complex decisions for investors.

Jones Lang LaSalle is recognized as having leading real estate and hospitality expertise with a leadership team that has held senior positions with some of the largest real estate developers, hospitality companies and corporate groups in the Middle East and internationally.