Head of Facilities & Workplace Strategy

Lifestone Homes Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Generous pension

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Free parking

Job summary

Lifestone Homes in High Wycombe is seeking a Head of Facilities Management to lead the strategic estate across multiple office locations, ensuring safe, welcoming, and efficient workplaces while driving improvements in building performance and sustainability.

You will lead a team of Facilities Managers, oversee compliance, maintenance programmes, capital projects and contractor performance to support a growing organisation and create an exceptional colleague experience.

Qualifications

• Significant senior-level Facilities Management experience within a multi-site or complex commercial environment.
• Strong experience managing HVAC and M&E contracts.
• Extensive contractor and supplier management experience.
• A track record of successfully delivering facilities and property-related projects.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation, compliance requirements and building systems.
• Experience managing substantial operational and capital budgets.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• IWFM Level 6 and MIWFM membership.
• NEBOSH qualification.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between our locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver Lifestone Homes' facilities management strategy.
• Provide leadership and direction to the Facilities Management team.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety, fire, environmental and building regulations.
• Manage facilities budgets, capital works programmes and major service contracts.
• Lead workplace improvement projects, refurbishments and office fit-outs.
• Oversee asset management, maintenance planning and space utilisation.
• Drive sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives across the estate.
• Build strong relationships with landlords, managing agents, contractors and suppliers.
• Support business continuity planning and organisational resilience.
• Provide strategic advice to senior leaders regarding workplace and property decisions.

Skills

Senior FM leadership

Contract management

Stakeholder management

Budget management

Health & safety

Team leadership

Project delivery

Sustainability

Multi-site management

Driving licence

Education

IWFM Level 6

MIWFM membership

NEBOSH qualification

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Lifestone Homes in High Wycombe is seeking a Head of Facilities Management to lead the strategic estate across multiple office locations, ensuring safe, welcoming, and efficient workplaces while driving improvements in building performance and sustainability.

You will lead a team of Facilities Managers, oversee compliance, maintenance programmes, capital projects and contractor performance to support a growing organisation and create an exceptional colleague experience.