Head of Facilities Optimisation

Shirley Parsons; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and hospitality group in the UK is searching for a Head of Facilities Management to oversee a major performance optimisation project on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves enhancing maintenance delivery, managing supplier performance, and leading strategic partnerships across operations and finance. Ideal candidates will have a strong project management background, preferably in hospitality or retail, and experience with CAFM systems. The role offers a competitive salary of £90,000 – £100,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven background in project management or facilities operations in hospitality retailed.
• Experience in managing CAFM or asset management systems.
• Strong understanding of PPM compliance and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and optimisation of CAFM and facilities systems.
• Oversee supplier performance and ensure service quality.
• Build relationships across finance, IT, and operations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Power BI

Education

Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent)

Tools

CAFM systems

ERP systems

Job description

Head of Facilities Management and Project Optimisation (12-Month FTC)

UK-based | £90,000 – £100,000 + benefits | Field-based with travel

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Management Project Manager to lead a major transformation project within a leading food and hospitality group. This 12-month fixed-term contract will see you driving the optimisation of facilities systems, compliance, and supplier performance across a large multi-site estate.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of CAFM and facilities systems to improve maintenance delivery and compliance.
• Act as a strategic partner to operational and senior leadership teams, identifying and implementing opportunities for efficiency and cost improvement.
• Oversee supplier performance, ensuring service quality, PPM compliance, and commercial value across multiple sites.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights using performance dashboards and reporting tools.
• Champion continuous improvement, standardisation, and best practice across maintenance processes.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across Operations, Finance, IT, and external partners to ensure successful delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven background in project management or facilities operations, ideally within hospitality, retail, or multi-site environments.
• Experience implementing or managing CAFM or asset management systems.
• Strong understanding of PPM compliance, maintenance performance, and supplier management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Power BI, CAFM, or ERP systems.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) desirable.

Job Reference: PR028379

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