Head of Facilities
A senior leadership opportunity for an experienced facilities management professional to oversee estates, maintenance operations, compliance and capital projects within a complex operational environment.
If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Head of Facilities & Estates, Head of Estates, Facilities Manager, Estates Manager, Facilities Operations Manager, Property & Maintenance Manager, Estates Director, Facilities Director, Property Manager
SALARY: Competitive + Benefits
LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West England (PL1) – Fully Site-Based
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
JOB OVERVIEW
We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Head of Facilities to lead a facilities management function across a large and complex estate.
As a Head of Facilities you will be responsible for estates management, maintenance operations, contractor management and ensuring compliance with health and safety and environmental regulations.
The Head of Facilities will play a key role in strategic planning, capital development programmes and budget management, while working closely with senior stakeholders to support business objectives.
DUTIES
- Lead Facilities Strategy: Develop and implement a facilities management strategy aligned with business goals
- Ensure Compliance: Maintain compliance with health, safety and environmental regulations and ISO standards
- Oversee Maintenance Operations: Manage the upkeep of buildings, infrastructure and site facilities
- Manage Contractors: Coordinate and control approved contractors and service providers
- Deliver Capital Projects: Lead major projects and capital development programmes
- Budget Management: Prepare and manage operating budgets and CAPEX plans
- Emergency Response Leadership: Manage and coordinate emergency facilities responses
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with senior management and key departments
- Performance Monitoring: Track KPIs, contractor SLAs and statutory maintenance compliance
- Reporting and Documentation: Produce reports and maintain accurate compliance records
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
ESSENTIAL
- Proven experience in facilities management, estates management or property maintenance
- Strong knowledge of health and safety, environmental and building regulations
- Experience managing large, complex estates and maintenance operations
- Leadership and team management experience within a facilities or operations environment
- Experience managing budgets, resources and contractor performance
- Strong communication, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to lead under pressure and manage emergency situations effectively
- Experience with risk assessments, method statements and compliance documentation
DESIRABLE
- Facilities Management qualification or technical qualification, such as HNC or above
- Membership of a recognised professional body such as IOSH or IWFM
- Project or programme management qualification, such as PRINCE2 or APM
- Experience working within CDM regulations
- Evidence of continued professional development
BENEFITS
- 4.5 day working week
- Employee discount at local businesses
- Perks through local sports club partners
- On-site parking
JOB REF
AWDO-P15000
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