Role – Head of Property & Facilities Location- Essex (3 days per week on site) Salary- £85k + £5k car allowance Your role as a Head of Property and Facilities: Reporting directly into the Operations Director, you will directly manage a small team including Property Manager, Property Admin, 1 x Facilities Engineer and 1 x Facilities Manager.Whilst working for a highly recognised retail brand, you will oversee both Property & Facilities functions however we are seeking a candidate who is extremely strong on the Property aspect of the role.Your duties and responsibilities as a Head of Property and Facilities:Your Property related duties and responsibilities will include:Manage a portfolio of 270 properties including retail stores, commercial office space, car parks and restaurants.Directly manage a small team of Property and Facilities professionals.To validate and then lead the execution of the agreed property strategy, enabling the business to realise maximum value.Maintain relationships and networks with agents, brokers, businesses etc. in order to source and build a pipeline of property acquisitionsManage the existing property portfolio– including all maintenance and renewalsEnsure accurate P&L models are developed for each new unit and development, as well as existing assetsSupport the Operations Director in the development of business cases for rent reviews, disposals, and acquisitionsWork with relevant third parties to ensure the timely and efficient execution of agreed property portfolio plans, including rent reviews, disposals, and acquisitions, from negotiation through to contract signingIn conjunction with the Operations Director, maximise concession opportunities, support negotiations and the development of contractsManage dilapidations in a cost effective and commercial mannerContinually challenge process to drive down costs and increase speed of transactionsRepairs & Management (R&M) & Facilities responsibilities:You must have a hands on approach to be successful in this role.Deliver a high-quality, cost-effective and professional repairs and proactive and reactive maintenance service programme in line with the business requirements.Ensure that the Contractors/ Suppliers sourced to undertake R&M meet Company and legal standards and that there is appropriate rigour and governance in place for their selection.Ensure that the company has appropriate arrangements in place to meet its statutory and compliance testing requirements across the estate.Manage and oversee store openings/closures from a facilities perspective ensuring the installation/removal of store fixtures and fittings as requiredDevelop and manage the annual repairs and maintenance calendar including regulatory inspectionsManage the logging and dispatch of Fitters waste bagsOversee the management of centrally based facilities i.e. the restaurant, car park, post room, stationary, desks and reception ensuring that colleagues receives a timely, supportive and efficient serviceEnsure that there is an effective mechanism in place to record all R&M activitiesManagement and resolution of any major complaints, H&S issues, property/landlord requestsManagement of Asbestos as requiredEnsure appropriate risk assessment methodology is in place and used appropriately SustainabilityEngage with the group sustainability agenda, ensuring that property, repairs, and maintenance plays its part in achieving the company sustainability goalsCollect and report on sustainability related data in line with regulatory and company requirements e.g. Carbon Clear dataCollating Data and obtaining Biff Pak and Repak certificates for the waste carrier and disposal licences for the year.Budget• Day to day management of relevant property, facilities and repairs & maintenance budgets (opex and capex). To be successful in your role, you should have the following skills and experience:Significant experience at senior management level across all functionalities within property, R&M and facilities within a multi-site portfolioHands on approach with FMAble to commute to Purfleet 3 days per weekComplete understanding of CDM regulationsSubstantial contract negotiation experienceExperience leading cross functional teamsProven budget responsibility If you would like to discuss this role further please contact Jade Whitmore on 07306626969 / jadewhitmore@workwithglee.com