Head of Operations

Vanrath; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance programmes andWell

Health services access

Discounts across retailers

Career development and training

Bike to Work Scheme

Job summary

Vanrath in Dublin seeks a senior facilities management leader to oversee all integrated FM services at the Dublin site, including Hard and Soft FM, Security, Catering, Cleaning, Waste, Grounds Maintenance, and Workplace Services.

You will manage budgets, KPIs, and a team of over 150 staff and subcontractors, building strong client relationships and driving safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' senior management experience in facilities management or related field.
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong financial acumen with budgeting and P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all integrated facilities management services at the Dublin site, including Hard and Soft FM, Security, Catering, Cleaning, Waste, Grounds Maintenance, and Workplace Services
• Manage budget, financial performance, and operational KPIs to ensure service delivery within contractual requirements
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of over 150 employees and external subcontractors, fostering a culture of safety, excellence and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as their trusted operational advisor
• Oversee compliance with health & safety, environmental, and food safety standards within a GMP-sensitive environment
• Drive efficiency initiatives, cost savings, and sustainability projects to enhance operational performance
• Lead transformation projects, ensuring smooth mobilisation and business continuity

Skills

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Financial acumen

Communication skills

MS Office/SharePoint

Tools

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

Our client is a global leader in delivering exceptional facilities management and workplace solutions, helping clients create safer, more efficient environments and elevate their operational standards.

Salary/Benefits

• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing support
• Access to virtual GPs and health services
• Discounts across various retailers
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Bike to Work Scheme

About your next employer

This organisation operates across diverse sectors including manufacturing, healthcare, education and corporate services, providing end-to-end solutions to optimise client operations, enhance safety and promote sustainability. The successful candidate will join a large, dynamic team at a prominent site in Dublin, reporting to senior management and working closely with key client stakeholders to deliver excellence.

About you

• Minimum 5 years' senior management experience in facilities management or related field
• Proven ability to lead large, diverse teams within a fast-paced environment
• Strong financial acumen, including P&L management and budgeting
• Experience overseeing operations in a manufacturing or GMP-sensitive setting
• Excellent stakeholder management and relationship-building skills
• Proactive, decisive and results-oriented approach
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• IT skills including MS Office, SharePoint

What you'll do

• Provide strategic leadership for all integrated facilities management services at the Dublin site, including Hard and Soft FM, Security, Catering, Cleaning, Waste, Grounds Maintenance, and Workplace Services
• Manage budget, financial performance, and operational KPIs to ensure service delivery within contractual requirements
• Lead a multidisciplinary team of over 150 employees and external subcontractors, fostering a culture of safety, excellence and continuous improvement
• Build and maintain strong relationships with client stakeholders, acting as their trusted operational advisor
• Oversee compliance with health & safety, environmental, and food safety standards within a GMP-sensitive environment
• Drive efficiency initiatives, cost savings, and sustainability projects to enhance operational performance
• Lead transformation projects, ensuring smooth mobilisation and business continuity