Head of Building and Facilities

Public Sector; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in Greater London is looking for an Interim Head of Building & Facilities. In this role, you will oversee the management and maintenance of a community building, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Your responsibilities include managing contracts for outsourced services and developing long-term plans for building improvements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management and exceptional communication skills. This role provides an immediate opportunity to make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in building and facilities management.
• Proven track record managing outsourced suppliers and contractors.
• Expert knowledge of relevant building legislation and safety compliance.
• Ability to identify improvement efficiencies and manage budgets.
• Exceptional communication skills for liaising with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high standards for building maintenance and compliance.
• Oversee management of outsourced service contracts.
• Develop and implement long-term building improvement plans.
• Monitor and report on the health and safety policy.
• Support and manage the Building & Facilities Coordinator.

Skills

Building and facilities management

Supplier management

Health and safety compliance

Budget management

Exceptional communication

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 takeover 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.