Head of Facilities Management – HMP Northumberland
We're seeking an experienced and commercially astute Head of FM to lead Facilities Management services at HMP Northumberland. This senior leadership role carries full accountability for ensuring the prison estate remains secure, compliant, operationally effective and fit for purpose. You will lead the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance, lifecycle programmes, statutory compliance and improvement projects within a complex custodial environment.
Role
* Lead all hard and soft FM services across the site.
* Ensure full contractual and statutory compliance, including ISO 9001 & 14001.
* Oversee lifecycle and CAPEX programmes, ensuring delivery to plan and budget.
* Manage departmental budgets, forecasts and financial performance.
* Act as the senior FM point of contact for the Prison Director and key stakeholders.
* Drive performance, compliance, safety and continuous improvement.
* Lead, develop and motivate a multidisciplinary FM team.
This is a visible, hands‑on leadership role where standards, security and operational resilience are critical.
About You
You'll be an experienced senior FM professional with:
* Proven leadership experience in a complex or regulated environment.
* Strong financial and commercial acumen.
* IOSH qualification and deep understanding of H&S legislation.
* Experience managing lifecycle, forward maintenance and asset replacement programmes.
* The ability to analyse issues, make sound decisions and drive improvement.
* A track record of building and leading high‑performing teams.
Desirable:
* Technical qualification (HNC/ONC or equivalent).
* Experience in a secure environment.
* Knowledge of CAFM systems.
We recognise that we’re on a journey with regards to diversity and inclusion and would therefore welcome applications for candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
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