Head of Facilities Management

Park Avenue Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Interim Head of Facilities Management for a London Borough. The role involves managing operations for a £500m portfolio and leading a team to implement cost-saving initiatives. Prior experience in a Local Authority and at Head of Service level is essential. The successful candidate will work from the office three days a week to support operational needs.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of operations managers in facilities management.
• Proven track record in transforming building operations for efficiency.
• Ability to comply with local council regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations managers for hard and soft facilities management.
• Oversee compliance and efficiency of a £500m operational portfolio.
• Support the Director of Property and meet contractors as required.

Skills

Local Authority experience

Head of Service level experience

Operational efficiency

Cost-saving initiatives

Job description

INTERIM HEAD OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT

LONDON

Park Avenue are pleased to be working with a London Borough on their Interim Head of Facilities Management vacancy.

The current position holder will be leaving in December, so the Council are looking for a handover period to ensure a smooth transition. You'll have responsibility for:

• 1x Operations Manager - Hard FM
• 1x Operations Manager - Soft FM
• an AV Manager
• an Energy Manager

Your priorities are on the Council's operational portfolio, valued at £500m, ensuring the compliance and efficiency. The Council are looking for new initiatives to transform existing buildings and office spaces, to encourage efficiency and cost-savings.

The Council require you in the office 3 days per week to support the team, meet contractors when necessary, and support the Director of Property when required.

Previous experience in a Local Authority is essential.

Previous experience at Head of Service level is essential.

If this role is of interest, please send across your updated CV to [e-mail]