General Services / Facilities Officer

About the role

The General Services / Facilities Officer ensures that all company facilities provide a safe, secure, and productive environment for staff and customers. This role oversees facility maintenance, asset management, fleet coordination, vendor relationships, and travel logistics.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and secure workplace, complying with health, safety, and fire regulations.
• Oversee maintenance of office infrastructure and amenities in line with service level agreements.
• Keep an up‑to‑date asset register, managing tagging, tracking, acquisition, maintenance, and disposal of physical assets.
• Manage company vehicle pool, including allocation, documentation, service records, and compliance with vehicle policies.
• Source, evaluate, and recommend suppliers, maintaining a database of approved vendors such as hotels, travel partners, and service providers.
• Coordinate local and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation, transport, and related documentation.
• Supervise service staff – drivers, dispatch riders, security personnel, and janitorial teams – to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Oversee courier services, corporate correspondence distribution, and maintain accurate records of official documentation.
• Manage tenancy agreements and related invoicing for office spaces and sub‑tenants.
• Conduct periodic checks to verify compliance with safety regulations and company policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree or HND in Purchasing & Supply, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional certification (e.g., CIPS) is an advantage.
• 3–5 years of experience in facilities management, procurement, or general services.
• Strong planning, coordination, and organisational abilities.
• Proven procurement and vendor‑management capability.
• Good knowledge of fleet and facilities management practices.
• Excellent negotiation and cost‑management skills.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Required skills