Head of Facilities — Live Event Operations Leader

National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham is seeking a Head of Facilities to lead the operational heart of a multi-purpose venue. You’ll oversee critical infrastructure—HVAC, refrigeration, life safety—and drive event turnaround and strategic objectives.

You’ll manage Facilities Managers across technical, maintenance, housekeeping and events setup, ensure health and safety compliance, and embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement while delivering consistent, high-quality

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead large, multi-disciplinary teams in a high-demand venue.
• Experience ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations in live environments.
• Strong strategic mindset with a track record of implementing long-term facility plans.

Responsibilities

• Oversee HVAC, refrigeration, and life-safety systems for a world-class venue.
• Lead event turnaround and delivery of strategic facilities objectives.
• Manage Facilities Managers across technical, maintenance, housekeeping and events setup.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Health & safety

Strategic planning

People leadership

Job description

National Ice Centre & Motorpoint Arena in Nottingham is seeking a Head of Facilities to lead the operational heart of a multi-purpose venue. You’ll oversee critical infrastructure—HVAC, refrigeration, life safety—and drive event turnaround and strategic objectives.

You’ll manage Facilities Managers across technical, maintenance, housekeeping and events setup, ensure health and safety compliance, and embed a culture of safety and continuous improvement while delivering consistent, high-quality