About Us
The Royal Dublin Society (RDS) is a 300-year-old social impact organisation.
We inspire and empower positive change across science and technology, culture enterprise, agriculture, and equestrianism.
Our mission is to deliver programmes, bursaries, and activities on an all-island basis.
Shaped by our members, donors, and partners, the RDS is powered by a team of over 100 employees working in partnership with our suppliers.
Our Venue
We have a unique 42-acre multi-purpose venue in Dublin that delivers memorable experiences across sporting, hospitality, live entertainment, and exhibitions for everyone within our community.
We welcome over 2 million visitors annually.
Background to the Role
The primary function of the role is to assist the Facilities Manager in ensuring the RDS campus is maintained to the highest professional standard.
The RDS property portfolio consists of mixed-vintage buildings, new structures, and proposed construction projects.
We are upgrading and renewing our buildings as part of a condition upgrade and campus development plan.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop strong relationships with clients, internal and external.
* Manage contracts for works and services.
* Manage rosters and team members as required.
* Continually look to implement new initiatives.
* Evaluate sites for contractual obligations, including health & safety, crowd control, and fire safety compliance.
* Manage relationships with key service providers across security, parking, and cleaning services.
* Build budgets from first principles for approval and administer with monthly tracking.
Person Specification
* Proven experience in managing teams, including trades/crafts and general operatives.
* Development of commercially viable solutions based on rigorous techniques to understand client and contractual needs.
* Excellent numeracy skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to manage multiple workloads and shifting priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
* Ability to interpret and utilise complex and varied financial and commercial information.