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

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

Your duties as the Head of Facilities include:

• 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

JOB REF: AWDO-P15000