We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Facilities Manager / Head of Facilities to oversees all aspects of hard and soft facilities management across multiple sites, driving sustainability initiatives, ensuring health & safety compliance, and supporting strategic property developments. With a strong focus on delivery, leadership, commercial acumen you will play a key role in shaping a safe, efficient, and future-ready sites. This role is both hands-on in and strategic in nature so looking for someone who can support staff with day-to-day technical issues as well as look at the strategic direction.
Main Duties
Lead and manage 3 sites in the delivery of hard and soft facilities management services including – team management, resource planning, premises maintenance, security, outsourced contracts, suppliers and commercial lettings.
Lead and develop environmental and sustainability strategy.
Lead Health & Safety practices and policies.
Support partners in executing Property Strategy including land sale disposal and future capital refurb programmes.
Ensure robust Business Continuity and Emergency response procedures in place and regularly tested.
Skills and Knowledge
Qualified to degree level (preferably Engineering) / Chartered Surveyor and/or Certified CIWFM
NEBOSH or IOSH (or willingness to undertake qualification) and a good knowledge of current H&S legislation
Management of Asbestos (BOHS P402)
Experience of strategic and operational planning
Experience of M&E maintenance e.g, lifts, boilers, plant, auto-doors.
Experience of building project management through specification, tender, appointment and contractor management
Experience of build/land disposal/sales activity
Experience in identifying budgets and prioritising works
Experience required in risk management
Experience in Capex planning and forward maintenance register
Knowledge of how to grow commercial income from refectory outlets and external lettings
Experience of using Excel, Word and Microsoft Project Manager and CAD software
Salary and Benefits
£54K
Ongoing Training and Development
Pension
Generous annual leave
Retailer discount schemes
On site parking
8.30am - 5.00pm Mon-Fri - 37 hours