Head of Facilities & Security — HQ Transformation

Intercity; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days holiday (including bank hols)

Annual pay reviews

Holiday buy scheme

All-company bonus scheme

Death in service cover

Employee assistance programme

Company pension

Active social calendar

Structured learning and certifications

Job summary

Intercity is seeking a seasoned Facilities, Security and Health & Safety leader to take ownership of our estate, including a flagship HQ and the Birmingham Data Centre. You will manage not only maintenance and security but also site strategy and transformation projects, ensuring compliance and strong supplier relationships.

The role demands a proven track record in commercial office facilities at a senior level, NEBOSH or working towards it, and the ability to communicate decisions under

Qualifications

• Degree level education or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 5 years managing facilities for commercial office space at a senior level.
• Experience transforming a multi-floor site with a serious footprint.
• Solid working knowledge of Health & Safety and Environmental standards.
• NEBOSH qualified, or working towards it.
• Track record of managing, selecting and negotiating with contractors.
• Experience with security management, including manned guarding, CCTV, access control and fire protection.
• Exposure to a data centre environment would be a bonus.
• The right to work in the UK.
• A genuinely good communicator, comfortable making decisions under pressure and building strong relationships across the business.

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Facilities, Maintenance, Security and Health & Safety service across the Intercity and Wider estate
• Ensure compliance and certification are maintained across all relevant areas of maintenance, security and H&S legislation
• Lead our site strategy and forward development roadmap
• Lead the transformation of our flagship HQ into a showcase for our business, culture, technology and security
• Manage the Facilities and Security budgets, continually reviewing and finding ways to add value
• Develop a security plan and rota that keeps our buildings running safely, whatever the operational demands
• Manage the Birmingham Data Centre and our company vehicle fleet
• Manage contractors and in-house colleagues delivering maintenance, remediation and small works
• Ensure every contractor holds the required permits and competencies, and works to proper risk assessments and safe systems of work
• Act as the point of escalation, including occasional call outs in and out of hours

Education

Degree level education

Job description

Intercity is seeking a seasoned Facilities, Security and Health & Safety leader to take ownership of our estate, including a flagship HQ and the Birmingham Data Centre. You will manage not only maintenance and security but also site strategy and transformation projects, ensuring compliance and strong supplier relationships.

The role demands a proven track record in commercial office facilities at a senior level, NEBOSH or working towards it, and the ability to communicate decisions under