Head of Facilities Management

Buckden Partners Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckden Partners Ltd. in London is seeking a Head of Procurement & Facilities Management to lead the facilities and workplace services for our client in the financial services sector. The role encompasses managing suppliers, contracts and procurement activities, and ensuring compliance with HSE, security and regulatory requirements. You will drive cost savings and operational efficiency while supporting business continuity and workplace projects across the UK.

Qualifications

• Strong background in facilities or workplace management, ideally within banking or financial services or a similarly regulated environment.
• Ability to manage suppliers, negotiate contracts, oversee budgets and ensure offices run effectively.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day management of office facilities and workplace services.
• Managing external suppliers, contracts and procurement activities.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, physical security and regulatory requirements.
• Managing budgets, identifying cost savings and improving operational efficiency.
• Supporting business continuity, office planning and workplace projects.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the UK business.

Job description

Head of Procurement & Facilities Management – London

I'm working with an established international bank looking to appoint a Head of Procurement & Workplace Management to join its London team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Facilities Manager or Workplace Manager from financial services or another regulated industry who is looking to take on broader responsibility.

The role will cover:

• Overseeing the day-to-day management of office facilities and workplace services.
• Managing external suppliers, contracts and procurement activities.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, physical security and regulatory requirements.
• Managing budgets, identifying cost savings and improving operational efficiency.
• Supporting business continuity, office planning and workplace projects.
• Working closely with senior stakeholders across the UK business.

Who we’re looking for:

Someone with a strong background in facilities or workplace management, ideally gained within banking, financial services or a similarly regulated environment. You'll be comfortable managing suppliers, negotiating contracts, overseeing budgets and ensuring offices run effectively.

This would suit an established Facilities Manager looking for a role with greater ownership and exposure across a wider business.

Interested?

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