Facilities Manager at Coronation Insurance Plc

About the company

• Coronation is a leading financial services partner that helps build enduring legacies for sustainable wealth creation in Africa. Having established a 30-year record of achievements in banking across Africa and beyond, our founders established a Pan-African platform focused on building a better financial future for Africa. Today, our businesses are entrusted with our over $1billion of clients’ assets and are recognized as Nigeria’s fastest growing investment managers. Our purpose at Coronation is to create a prosperous future for our clients and the African continent.
• Coronation Insurance Plc – an affiliated company to Coronation Group Ltd – is a leading insurance provider of a diverse range of products and services covering general and special risk businesses to individuals and corporate entities.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility is fully operational with all utilities functioning properly.
• Schedule and supervise maintenance repairs within the organization.
• Manage contractors and monitor their performance.
• Ensure facilities meet government regulations and Health, Safety and Environment standards
• Create new office procedures and processes to streamline administration activities
• Forecast the company’s upcoming needs and requirements and prepare annual budget
• Manage company’s fleet and supervise drivers, cleaners and other ad-hoc staff
• Advise the company on measures to improve the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of the facility
• Ensure the safety and security of persons, valuable materials and documents on the organization premises
• Communicate the common workplace health and safety issues to the general staff through internal campaigns
• Advice management on more appropriate record management applications and best practice.
• Ensure environmental hazards and risks are identified and appropriate actions are taken to eliminate, prevent or manage risks to acceptable levels

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Facility Management, Building Technology, and other related courses
• Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in Facilities Management.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g. CFM, IFMA etc will be an advantage

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of general maintenance methods, operating requirements and safety precautions
• Familiarity with related regulatory environment and agency compliance requirements
• Awareness of facility and safety codes (national and state codes)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills
• Good analytical/critical thinking.
• Ability to champion health & safety initiatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong proficiency in the use of MS Office tools.
• Good administration and organizational skills.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership and relationship management skills.
• Good communication and presentation skills.