Head of Facilities

Gateley Plc; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gateley Plc is seeking a Head of Facilities to lead the property and facilities function across the Group. This strategic role includes managing the UK-wide property portfolio, ensuring compliance, and leading internal teams and suppliers while working on sustainability initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive facilities management experience and strong leadership skills, collaborating with senior leadership and various internal departments.

Qualifications

• Extensive facilities management experience, ideally managing multiple sites.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proactive, innovative, and adaptable with willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic oversight of Gateley's office estate across the UK.
• Manage budgets, forecast, and report to the Board and stakeholders.
• Oversee maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Vendor Management

Compliance Knowledge

Strategic Thinking

Operational Excellence

Communication Skills

Job description

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About The Role

This is an exciting opportunity for a Head of Facilities to lead the property and facilities function across the Gateley Group. The role involves strategic management of our UK-wide property portfolio and operational leadership of internal facilities teams and suppliers.

You will ensure all Gateley offices are safe, compliant, welcoming, and efficient. Responsibilities include lease management, office moves, refurbishment projects, and shaping workplace strategy.

This high-profile position requires regular attendance at the Operations Board and collaboration with Legal, HR, IT, Finance, and senior leadership. The role will also evolve to include sustainability initiatives and property planning.

Key Responsibilities

Property Portfolio Leadership

• Lead the strategic oversight of Gateley's office estate across the UK.
• Identify and secure premises in new locations as needed.
• Oversee office fit-outs, relocations, and refurbishments.
• Manage lease dates, legal documentation, and provide updates to the Operations Board.

Facilities Team Leadership

• Manage a UK-wide facilities team, including senior supervisors and support staff.
• Set objectives, conduct regular reviews, and foster a culture of accountability and service excellence.

Operations & Compliance

• Oversee maintenance, ensure building systems are well-maintained, and ensure compliance with health, safety, fire, and environmental standards.

Supplier & Procurement Oversight

• Lead procurement, manage supplier contracts, and monitor budgets and landlord relationships.

Space Planning & Office Moves

• Oversee space planning, office layouts, and internal moves.

Business Continuity & Risk

• Manage facilities aspects of Business Continuity Plans, develop emergency plans, and liaise with insurers.

Sustainability & ESG

• Lead energy efficiency and waste reduction initiatives, and shape sustainability strategies.

Finance & Reporting

• Manage budgets, forecast, and report to the Board and stakeholders.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Collaborate with internal departments and communicate proactively.

The Person

• Extensive facilities management experience, ideally managing multiple sites.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Vendor management experience and compliance knowledge.
• Strategic thinking, operational excellence, and excellent communication skills.
• Proactive, innovative, and adaptable with willingness to travel.

About Us

Gateley is a forward-thinking legal and professional services group committed to diversity, inclusion, and wellbeing. We offer competitive rewards, development opportunities, and a flexible, supportive work environment.