Head of Facilities

Goodman Masson; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is searching for a Head of Facilities to strategically manage operations across various facilities, including offices and community buildings. This interim role offers a chance for a permanent position, targeting candidates ready to make an immediate impact with a strong leadership style and expertise in compliance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation and statutory compliance.
• Relevant professional qualifications (IWFM, NEBOSH, IOSH).
• Prior experience in a senior facilities management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage the facilities management service across a diverse estate.
• Lead and motivate a team of contractors and suppliers.
• Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance across the stock.
• Prepare and manage budgets for financial control.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance expertise

Facilities management service delivery

Health & safety legislation

Education

IWFM

NEBOSH

IOSH

Job description

We’re working on an exciting opportunity for a Head of Facilities to join a local authority. This pivotal role will lead the strategic and operational management of facilities services across a diverse portfolio. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, compliance expertise, and a commitment to delivering safe buildings. This is an interim position with the opportunity to develop into a permanent role – candidates must be available within a 3 week notice period.

Key Duties:

• Manage the facilities management service across a diverse estate, including corporate offices, libraries, depots, and community buildings
• Lead and motivate a team of contractors and suppliers, ensuring a quality service
• Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance with health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene, gas, electrical, and asbestos management across the stock
• Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring financial control and effective resource allocation

Client requirements:

• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, statutory compliance, and FM service delivery
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. IWFM, NEBOSH, IOSH) desirable
• Prior experience in a senior facilities management role