Head of Facilities

Iconic Resourcing; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Edinburgh is seeking a Head of Facilities to manage operations across multiple locations. This role demands strong leadership and facilities management experience, alongside budgeting and compliance responsibilities. The successful candidate will ensure operations align with legal standards and provide exemplary service to clients and staff. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and various benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior facilities management role within multiple sites.
• Strong leader with excellent organizational capabilities.
• Proven project and budget management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities team covering multiple locations.
• Oversee property and office management.
• Manage contracts and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Provide necessary reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Senior facilities management experience

Leadership skills

Budget management

Health and safety knowledge

Presentation skills

Job description

Overview

Iconic Resourcing are delighted to be working with a leading legal firm to appoint a Head of Facilities. This role will deliver a client-focused, cost-effective facilities management strategy and oversee day-to-day operations across multiple locations.

Location: Edinburgh | Salary: Competitive salary plus benefits | Employment type: Full-time and Permanent

Working closely with colleagues across the business, you will ensure all sites operate efficiently, safely, and in line with legal and regulatory requirements. You will lead a team to provide an exceptional service environment for both clients and employees.

Responsibilities

• Lead the facilities team across multiple sites


• Oversee property, space, and office management


• Manage contracts, budgets, and supplier relationships


• Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety requirements


• Oversee security, records management, and business support services


• Provide reports and updates to senior leadership

Qualifications

• Senior facilities management experience within a multi-site environment


• Strong leadership and organisational skills


• Proven ability to manage budgets and projects effectively


• Experience working with health and safety requirements


• Confident presenting to senior stakeholders

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Other


• Industries: Legal Services and Law Practice

Iconic Resourcing are committed to partnering with clients who share our values of inclusivity and diversity. We work with many businesses that recognise the importance of creating a welcoming and respectful workplace for all employees. As an equal opportunities employer, we treat all applications fairly and equally. We act as both an employment business and an employment agency and are happy to accommodate any reasonable adjustments required.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced facilities professional to join a respected and forward-thinking legal firm in a senior leadership role.

We understand that not all candidates will meet every single desired qualification or skill for the job positions posted on behalf of our clients. However, if you believe that you can add value to the role despite your experience looking a little different from what we've identified, we would be thrilled to learn more about you.