We’re working on an exciting opportunity for a Head of Facilities to join a local authority. This pivotal role will lead the strategic and operational management of facilities services across a diverse portfolio. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, compliance expertise, and a commitment to delivering safe buildings. This is an interim position with the opportunity to develop into a permanent role - candidates must be available within a 3 week notice period.
Key Duties:
Manage the facilities management service across a diverse estate, including corporate offices, libraries, depots, and community buildings
Lead and motivate a team of contractors and suppliers, ensuring a quality service
Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance with health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene, gas, electrical, and asbestos management across the stock
Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring financial control and effective resource allocation
Client requirements:
Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, statutory compliance, and FM service delivery
Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. IWFM, NEBOSH, IOSH) desirable
Prior experience in a senior facilities management role