Head of Facilities

Elevation Recruitment Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Head of Facilities to oversee the maintenance and operations of their buildings in London. This pivotal role involves managing an in-house team and external contractors to ensure all facilities operate safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in facilities management, particularly in a multi-site environment, and possess strong leadership and project management skills. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions across all facilities, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a Senior Facilities Management role is essential.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee maintenance and operation of buildings and infrastructure.
• Manage budgets and drive facility-related projects to completion.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Strategic Thinking

Education

Senior Facilities Management Experience

Experience in Multi-Site Environments

Job description

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Regional Director at Elevation Recruitment Group - 07966 577 509

Elevation Recruitment Group is working with an internationally renowned retailer to recruit a Head of Facilities to join their team based at their Head Office in London.

The Head of Facilities will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and operation of the company’s buildings and infrastructure, ensuring that all facilities are functioning safely and efficiently.

Leading an in-house team, this role will manage external suppliers and contractors, and work closely with operations teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely solutions across all facilities.

Duties of the Head of Facilities include:

• Establish, tender, and manage key contractors and suppliers for facilities and property services.
• Oversee and drive facility-related projects from inception through to successful completion.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and consistently strive to improve service quality and operational efficiency.
• Implement business-wide changes to maintain legal, statutory, and regulatory compliance across all facilities.
• Lead the ongoing maintenance and optimisation of all building systems to ensure safety, functionality, and operational excellence.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with contractors, external suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure high standards of service delivery.

We would like to speak with Heads of Facilities/Facilities Managers with the following qualifications:

• Extensive experience in a Senior Facilities Management role.
• Preferably experience in a multi-site environment (retail, hospitality, leisure).
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to direct both in-house teams and external suppliers.
• Proven project management in live operating environments.
• Strategic thinking with exceptional budget management skills.

Apply now, or to discuss this Head of Facilities role, please contact Ian Bruce.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Retail