Head of Facilities Management - Standalone FM

IWFM; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible hybrid working

Job summary

IWFM is recruiting a Senior Facilities Manager to lead and grow a standalone FM division across the North West, including office, industrial and retail assets. You will own compliance, governance and client relationships while developing new revenue streams and driving business development in Chester and surrounding areas.

Joining the senior leadership team, you will shape strategy, oversee tenders and client pitches, manage budgets, and lead a high-performing team of contractors and suppliers

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience within Facilities Management or related fields.
• Proven experience managing mixed-use portfolios including office, industrial and retail.
• Track record of managing statutory compliance and risk across commercial estates.
• Experience building or leading an FM service line or profit centre.
• Strong understanding of occupier requirements and commercial property operations.
• Proven ability to develop client relationships and win new business.
• Experience managing budgets, P&L and commercial performance.
• Excellent contractor, supplier and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication, leadership and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Establish and grow a standalone FM division with profitability goals.
• Develop and implement FM business strategy.
• Identify opportunities to expand FM services.
• Lead presentations, tenders and client pitches.
• Develop relationships with landlords, occupiers and investors.
• Ensure statutory compliance across managed properties.
• Lead the delivery of Hard and Soft FM across portfolios.
• Manage budgets and financial performance of the FM division.

Skills

Senior leadership

Facilities Management

Portfolio management

Compliance management

Business development

Client relationships

Budget management

Contractor management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

IOSH or NEBOSH qualification

IWFM Level 6 or above

IWFM/RICS membership desirable

Job description

IWFM is recruiting a Senior Facilities Manager to lead and grow a standalone FM division across the North West, including office, industrial and retail assets. You will own compliance, governance and client relationships while developing new revenue streams and driving business development in Chester and surrounding areas.

Joining the senior leadership team, you will shape strategy, oversee tenders and client pitches, manage budgets, and lead a high-performing team of contractors and suppliers