Head Of Building And Facilities

Goodman Masson; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in North London seeks an Interim Head of Building & Facilities to lead operations and maintenance. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in facilities management and a strong background in health and safety compliance. Responsibilities include managing outsourced services, ensuring regulatory compliance, and implementing long-term facility improvement plans. This role is a unique opportunity to drive efficiency and high standards in building services.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building and facilities management.
• Strong track record in managing outsourced suppliers and contractors.
• Expert knowledge of building legislation and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage maintenance of the building to ensure compliance with health & safety.
• Oversee contracts for outsourced services like cleaning and security.
• Implement long-term plans for building improvements and energy efficiency.

Skills

Building and facilities management

Health and safety compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Interim Head of Building & Facilities

Are you a facilities professional looking for an immediate, impactful interim role? We are seeking a proactive and highly capable interim to step into the role of Head of Building & Facilities to take over all responsibility for the management and maintenance of a busy community building in North London.

This is an excellent opportunity to lead all aspects of building operations and services, ensuring a high standard for our customers, staff, volunteers, and tenants.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the building, both internally and externally, is maintained and serviced to a high standard and remains compliant with all relevant legislation (including health & safety and licences) at all times.
• Lead on the management and regular review of contracts for outsourced services, including M&E maintenance, IT & telephones, cleaning, and security, ensuring standards are consistently achieved.
• Consult with specialist contractors to develop and implement longer‑term (5‑10 year) plans for building lifecycle replacements, improvements, and energy efficiency.
• Take primary responsibility for the building’s health and safety policy (implementation, monitoring, and reporting) and act as the main point of contact for the security contractor.
• Provide effective line management and support to the Building & Facilities Coordinator, fostering a culture of continuous learning and positive communication.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• Extensive, proven experience in building and facilities management.
• A strong track record of overseeing and managing outsourced suppliers and maintenance contractors.
• Expert knowledge of building legislation, regulation, and health & safety compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to proactively identify efficiency and efficacy improvements and manage budgets effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills to liaise with senior management, contractors, and authorities.