Strategic Leader, Facilities & Building Services

JDSPORTS; West Burton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JD Sports is seeking a senior leader to manage Building Services and Facilities across Head Office and UK/European Distribution Centre sites. You will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient working environments, oversee budgets, and drive supplier performance.

The role requires strategic development of facilities standards, governance, and continuity planning to support hybrid working and operational needs across corporate and logistics sites.

Qualifications

• This is a senior leadership role overseeing Building Services and Facilities across multiple sites.
• Significant experience in a large, multi-site organisation is required.
• Experience across corporate offices and distribution centre environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead Building Services and Facilities across Head Office and DC sites.
• Develop a consistent facilities strategy and operating framework.
• Oversee hard/soft services, budget control, and supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and health & safety standards.
• Drive lifecycle planning, maintenance, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Health & safety

Contractor management

Strategic planning

Facilities management

Education

IWFM

NEBOSH

Tools

FM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

JD Sports is seeking a senior leader to manage Building Services and Facilities across Head Office and UK/European Distribution Centre sites. You will ensure safe, compliant, and efficient working environments, oversee budgets, and drive supplier performance.

The role requires strategic development of facilities standards, governance, and continuity planning to support hybrid working and operational needs across corporate and logistics sites.