Head of Facilities

Goodman Masson Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a Head of Facilities to spearhead the management of their facilities services across corporate offices, libraries, and community buildings. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and compliance expertise to drive efficient and safe operations. This interim role has the potential to develop into a permanent position, requiring candidates to be available within a three-week notice period.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation.
• Relevant professional qualifications in facilities management desirable.
• Prior experience in a senior facilities management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities management service across various properties.
• Lead teams of contractors and suppliers to ensure quality service.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Compliance Expertise

Health & Safety Knowledge

Budget Management

Facilities Management Service Delivery

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