Deputy Head : Property & Facilities - Events Venue

Live Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier event venue management company in Greater London is seeking a Facilities Manager to oversee the upkeep, repairs, and restoration projects of their venue. The ideal candidate will hold a Health and Safety qualification and have experience in managing complex operational environments. Responsibilities include overseeing maintenance projects, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. This role provides a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment hosting diverse events.

Qualifications

• Hold a NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health and Safety qualification.
• Experience in a similar role covering both hard and soft services.
• Track record of working in busy operational environments.
• Desirable: formal Engineering qualification at HND level or above.
• Relevant professional qualifications such as CIBSE, CIOB, or RICS.
• Experience managing a team and scheduled building maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the estates upkeep, repairs, and restoration projects.
• Oversee major projects carried out by the Facilities Team and external contractors.
• Monitor the operating budget for maintenance and repairs.
• Develop efficient processes and communication systems.
• Ensure the physical estate operates effectively and safely.
• Manage external contractors.
• Maintain a strong focus on health and safety awareness.

Job description

A fantastic opportunity to join a technical team who are responsible for the maintenance, health & safety and security of their amazing venue and surrounding gardens and open spaces.

THE COMPANY

This iconic London based venue hosts a range of ever-growing, eclectic, large scale events such as exhibitions, festivals, live sporting events, concerts, theatre shows and outdoor experiences.

Established nearly years, they have a broad base of interesting clients from both agencies and end users. The multi‑purpose venue has both indoor and outdoor space, offering a versatile backdrop for a wide range of business, as well as having an exciting in‑house event programme!

THE ROLE

To manage all aspects of the estates upkeep, repairs, and restoration projects. Ensure urgent maintenance requests are handled within agreed timeframes. Work with the facilities coordinator, chief engineer, and building surveyor to complete projects on time and to a high standard.

You will also be responsible for :

• Oversee major projects carried out by the Facilities Team and external contractors.
• Monitor the operating budget for maintenance and repairs.
• Manage all aspects of the estates upkeep, repairs, and restoration projects.
• Develop efficient processes and communication systems within the Facilities Team and wider organisation
• To ensure that the physical estate operates effectively, safely, and in compliance with regulations.
• Manage external contractors.
• Maintain a strong focus on health and safety awareness within the team.

THE CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate will hold a NEBOSH, IOSH, or equivalent Health and Safety qualification and have experience working in a similar role covering both hard and soft services.

They should have a proven track record of working in busy and complex operational environments. Additionally, it is desirable for candidates to have a formal Engineering qualification at HND level or above, along with relevant professional qualifications such as CIBSE, CIOB, or RICS. Experience in leading and managing a team, as well as managing scheduled building maintenance including Mechanical and Engineering services, is also highly preferred.

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