Chanel Assistant Facility Manager (Apprenticeship)

Chanel is a privately held, globally recognised luxury fashion and beauty house renowned for meticulous craftsmanship and creative leadership across couture, ready-to-wear and beauty. The Parfums Beauté division operates within a rigorous, design-led environment that combines heritage savoir‑faire with international retail and manufacturing operations.

1. Support the Facility Manager in daily operations of Parfums Beauté buildings in Paris, ensuring continuity of site services (security, cleaning, reception, waste management).
2. Coordinate and supervise external contractors and vendors, from selection and contracting to scheduling and quality control of works and maintenance.
3. Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), and monitor service-level agreements.
4. Contribute to small capital projects and fit-outs: prepare briefs, track timelines, assist with on-site coordination and handover documentation.
5. Maintain documentation: site manuals, maintenance logs, permits, safety dossiers and incident reports; ensure regulatory compliance and support audits.
6. Support budget monitoring and procurement processes: prepare purchase orders, follow up invoices and track operational expenditures.
7. Liaise with internal stakeholders (HR, Security, Real Estate, Production) to coordinate moves, office layouts and workplace services.
8. Produce regular operational reports and performance dashboards; identify improvement opportunities to enhance site efficiency.

1. Enrolled in a recognised higher-education programme in Facility Management, Real Estate, Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline (Bachelor’s or Master’s level) and eligible for alternance starting October 2026.
2. Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and concurrent small projects.
3. Good written and verbal communication skills; capacity to liaise with technical teams and senior stakeholders.
4. Analytical aptitude for basic budget tracking and operational reporting.
5. Autonomy, attention to detail and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.
6. Previous internship or work experience in facilities, property management or operations is advantageous.

1. Facility operations
2. Vendor management
3. Project coordination
4. Preventive maintenance
5. Health & Safety compliance
6. Budget monitoring
7. Microsoft Excel
8. Microsoft PowerPoint
9. SAP (desirable)
10. AutoCAD (desirable)

Suitable candidates will typically have 0–2 years of practical experience including internships or part-time roles in facilities, property operations or technical services; experience working with external contractors or on small-fit out projects is preferred.

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Facility Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Building Services or related field (alternance/apprenticeship track).

Chanel cultivates an exacting, craft-focused workplace where creativity and quality underpin daily operations. The organisation values discretion, professional development and cross-disciplinary collaboration, offering exposure to international luxury operations within the Parfums Beauté division.