Head of Facilities

Pertemps; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Head of Facilities to lead a client-focused strategy and oversee operations across multiple locations. This senior role requires extensive management experience and the ability to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. You will manage the facilities team, develop strategies, and handle budgetary responsibilities, ensuring a safe and efficient environment.

Qualifications

• Significant senior management experience in a similar facilities leadership role.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities team and oversee day-to-day operations.
• Ensure continuous improvement across facilities functions.
• Manage contracts and oversee compliance with health and safety.

Skills

Senior management experience

Project management capabilities

Ability to work independently

Strong organisational skills

Leadership of large teams

Presentation skills

Workplace health and safety management

Job description

Our client is seeking a Head of Facilities to lead the delivery of a client-focused, cost-effective facilities management strategy and oversee day-to-day operations across multiple office locations. This is a senior leadership role, requiring collaboration across the organisation to create an efficient, responsive, safe and fit-for-purpose service and environment, fully compliant with all regulatory and legal requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall leadership and management of the facilities team.
• Strategic oversight to ensure continuous improvement across facilities functions.
• Development and implementation of property and space management strategies.
• Oversight of office maintenance, testing, and inspections.
• Negotiation and management of facilities contracts.
• Responsibility for environmental, health, and safety compliance.
• Management of physical security across all sites.
• Operation of the firm’s physical records management system.
• Oversight of print and mail services.
• Preparation of reporting metrics and presentations for senior leadership.
• Full budgetary management for the facilities function.

What about you?

• Significant senior management experience in a similar facilities leadership role.
• Strong project management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proactive, responsive, and highly organised.
• Proven track record in leading large teams across multiple locations.
• Confident in presenting written and verbal reports at senior level.
• Experienced in managing workplace health and safety requirements.

Does this sound like you? If so why not apply?