Chanel Assistant Facility Manager (Apprenticeship)
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- Mar 11, 2026
About Chanel
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.
Chanel — Paris: Assistant Facility Manager (Apprenticeship) for Parfums Beauté starting Oct 2026. Alternance opportunity in facility operations and vendor coordination.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support the Facility Manager in daily operations of Parfums Beauté buildings in Paris, ensuring continuity of site services (security, cleaning, reception, waste management).
- Coordinate and supervise external contractors and vendors, from selection and contracting to scheduling and quality control of works and maintenance.
- Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance programmes for building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), and monitor service-level agreements.
- Contribute to small capital projects and fit-outs: prepare briefs, track timelines, assist with on-site coordination and handover documentation.
- Maintain documentation: site manuals, maintenance logs, permits, safety dossiers and incident reports; ensure regulatory compliance and support audits.
- Support budget monitoring and procurement processes: prepare purchase orders, follow up invoices and track operational expenditures.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders (HR, Security, Real Estate, Production) to coordinate moves, office layouts and workplace services.
- Produce regular operational reports and performance dashboards; identify improvement opportunities to enhance site efficiency.
Qualifications
- 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.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple suppliers and concurrent small projects.
- Good written and verbal communication skills; capacity to liaise with technical teams and senior stakeholders.
- Analytical aptitude for basic budget tracking and operational reporting.
- Autonomy, attention to detail and a pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach in a fast-paced environment.
- Previous internship or work experience in facilities, property management or operations is advantageous.
Skills
Experience
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.
Education
Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's programme in Facility Management, Engineering, Real Estate, Building Services or related field (alternance/apprenticeship track).
Workplace
The role is situated in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
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.
About Cerulean
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