Director, Facilities Management

Liberty Global; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in London seeks a Facilities Director to drive FM strategy and operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in leading FM teams, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. You will oversee multiple projects while building partnerships across the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary + bonus

25 days annual leave, option to purchase 5 more

Wellbeing and mental health benefits

Matched pension contribution up to 10%

Free public transport subscription

24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off

Discounted gym and wellness memberships

Access to car benefit scheme

Online learning platform for career development

Qualifications

• Proven track record experience in leading a FM team/function across multiple sites.
• Knowledge of FM landscape in the Netherlands.
• Ability to manage multiple FM vendors and associated SLAs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FM function and team, ensuring effective governance across key sites.
• Manage FM budgets, contracts, and vendor performance.
• Build partnerships with senior leaders and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership in FM

Strategic mindset

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Job description

We’re looking for a Facilities Director to join our London team, based in our Chelsea office.

Reporting into the VP of Global Property, Facilities, Fleet and Energy, you will be a key player in leading and driving Facilities Management Strategy and Operations within Liberty Global PFFE team and delivering value and efficiencies across the LG and the Federation Estates. This role requires a strong leader to manage stakeholders and deliver future value in our strategy and is a great opportunity to lead exciting projects.

What will you be doing?

• Lead the FM function and team, delivering an integrated FM strategy across key sites and ensuring effective governance of the Federation/OpCo network.

• Own all FM operations, ensuring compliance with safety, security, and regulatory standards while maintaining robust risk management and emergency procedures.

• Manage FM budgets, contracts, and vendor performance to optimize spend and ensure service delivery against SLAs and site-level plans.

• Build strong partnerships with senior leaders, site leads, and cross-functional teams, providing expert guidance on workplace, safety, and security matters.

• Lead major workplace and relocation projects and drive ongoing operational and organizational improvements.

We tend to look for people with:

• Proven track record experience leading a FM team/function across both hard and soft services at multiple sites in an international context

• Knowledge of FM landscape in the Netherlands

• Strategic mindset with ability to identify/deliver operational efficiencies and manage multiple FM vendors and associated SLAs

• Ability to understand and summarize complex information

• Strong organizational skills and capable of managing and achieving multiple deadlines

• An inquisitive mind with an innovative yet pragmatic approach to problem solving

• Ability to work under pressure remains calm, objective and controlled in responding to urgent or demanding situations

• Effective working within a team or as an individual. Is prepared to deliver independently as well as through others

• Microsoft Office packages to an advanced level

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary + bonus

• 25 days annual leave with the option to purchase 5 more

• Access to wellbeing and mental health benefits such as the Calm app, personal medical, critical illness cover and dental insurance

• Matched pension contribution up to 10% (UK only)

• Free public transport subscription (NL only)

• 24 hours of paid Volunteer Time Off

• Discounted gym and wellness memberships

• Access to our car benefit scheme

• Access to our online learning platform to continue to develop and grow your career with us

• The chance to join an innovative, fast-paced and passionate team

Who we are:

Liberty Global is a dynamic team of operators and investors committed to generating and delivering value through the strategic management of our three platforms: Liberty Telecom, Liberty Growth and Liberty Services.

Liberty Telecom delivers next-generation products through our advanced fibre and 5G networks, providing over 80 million fixed and mobile connections across Europe through well known brands such as Virgin Media O2, VodafoneZiggo and Telenet.

Liberty Growth is our $3bn investment portfolio of fast-growing businesses in content, tech, and infrastructure which includes stakes in ITV, Televisa Univision, Plume, Lionsgate and the Formula E racing series, as well as brands such as Wyre, nexfibre, Egg and Believ.

Liberty Services is our newest platform spearheaded by Liberty Blume, providing tech-enabled professional services to the Liberty Global Group and 3rd party businesses.

Working at Liberty Global means a career at the heart of a vibrant, innovative group of companies driving value for shareholders, people and society.

Liberty Global is an equal opportunity employer. If you are curious and resilient with a limitless mindset, we’re eager to hear from you, no matter your background.