Office Administration and Facilities Team Leader Job in Kenya

Old Mutual Plc. is a leading multinational long-term savings, protection and investment Group with over 168 years of experience.

It has operations in Africa, Europe, the Americas and Asia. Old Mutual plc. is listed on the London and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
 
Old Mutual Kenya comprises of Old Mutual Life Assurance, Old Mutual Investment Group, Old Mutual Investment Services and Old Mutual Securities Limited.

In line with the growing business demands, we are looking for qualified and talented individuals to fill the following position:

Team Leader – Office Administration and Facilities

Reporting to the Head of Human Resources, the main purpose of this role is to oversee office administration which include: transport, office administration services, space allocation and management; repairs and maintenance, stores management and Occupational Health and Safety.

The Key roles for this position are: -

  • Cost effective management of the company cars and hired cabs, while ensuring timely service delivery.
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene and safety of all company premises in liaison with the various service providers.
  • Management of the company stores and related items to ensure their availability when needed whilst eliminating wastage.
  • Supervision of staff and related service providers.
  • In liaison with the various internal and external stakeholders ensure that all company premises lease agreements, rent collections and related processes are well managed.
  • Responsible for maintenance of company premises.
  • Negotiates with outside land lords for new and renewal of leases for leased offices and maintains records of related documents.
  • Carries out annual inspections of all branches in order to provide input into the operating expense budget.
  • Management of all company internal events in liaison with the various stakeholders.
  • Any other allocated duties, projects and responsibilities in line of duty.

Qualifications and Experience

This role requires a strategic and astute implementer with the following specifications: -
  • Possess a Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Property Management, Building Economics or related fields.
  • Membership of a professional body relevant to the role.
  • At least 3 – 5 years office administrative experience in handling facilities management, fleet, office and stores at supervisory or managerial level.
  • Experience in working with service providers.
  • Self-motivated, disciplined, assertive and able to work independently in a fast paced, competitive environment
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, negotiation & presentation skills
  • Must possess the highest level of integrity, strong analytical skills and critical thinking skills
  • A team player able to work cohesively with management, service providers and staff

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the above qualifications and experience should apply for the role via http://careers.oldmutual.co.ke/ by 27th June 2014


Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.