Interim Head Of Facilities Management Operations

Interim Head Of Facilities Management Operations

Full-Time 40500 - 49500 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead Facilities Management operations across multiple sites, ensuring safety and compliance.
  • Company: Join a leading disability charity making a real difference in people's lives.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, impactful work, and the chance to lead innovative projects.
  • Other info: Opportunity to influence long-term strategies and foster a positive culture.
  • Why this job: Be a visible leader driving operational excellence and improving services for those in need.
  • Qualifications: Experience in Facilities Management and strong leadership skills required.

The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 Β£ per year.

  • Head of Facilities Management Operations
  • Organisation: Independant Charity

Are you an experienced Facilities Management leader looking to make a real difference?

Finegreen are supporting one of the UK's leading disability charities.

We are looking for an exceptional Head of FM Operations to lead Facilities Management services across a diverse multi-site estate, ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality environments that enable the people we support to thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an innovative and people-focused FM professional to drive operational excellence, lead service improvements and play a key role in delivering the Foundation\'s long-term Estates and Facilities strategy.

The Role

Reporting to the Head of Estates, you will provide strategic and operational leadership across both Hard and Soft FM services, ensuring the effective delivery of maintenance, compliance, engineering, cleaning, catering, security, waste, grounds maintenance and reception services.

You will lead internal teams and external contractors, ensuring statutory compliance, outstanding customer service and value for money while fostering a positive, high-performing culture across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the operational delivery of Hard and Soft FM services across a complex multi-site estate.
  • Ensure full compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including health and safety legislation.
  • Manage planned preventative maintenance (PPM), statutory inspections and critical building systems.
  • Lead and develop in-house FM teams while managing outsourced service providers and contracts.
  • Monitor performance through KPIs, audits and customer feedback, driving continuous improvement.
  • Oversee CAFM systems, asset management and operational reporting.
  • Manage FM budgets, procurement activities and supplier performance.
  • Support long-term estates planning, sustainability initiatives and capital development projects.
  • Lead operational readiness for refurbishments, new buildings and service transitions.
  • Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation while providing visible and inspiring leadership.

About You

We\'re looking for someone who brings

  • Significant experience leading Facilities Management operations across complex or multi-site estates.
  • Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety legislation and FM best practice.
  • Experience managing both in-house teams and outsourced FM contracts.
  • Excellent financial management and budgetary experience.
  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to lead through change.

Desirable Experience

  • Membership of IWFM, CIBSE, IOSH, NEBOSH or other relevant professional body.
  • Experience within healthcare, education, public sector or similarly regulated environments.
  • Knowledge of CAFM systems, digital transformation and asset management.
  • Understanding of sustainability initiatives and Net Zero programmes.
  • Knowledge of CDM Regulations 2015.
  • What We\'re Looking For

This role will suit a visible and approachable leader who enjoys building relationships, developing teams and challenging the status quo in a positive way.

You\'ll be commercially aware, customer-focused and passionate about creating safe, compliant and high-performing environments.

If you\'re looking for an opportunity where your leadership can genuinely improve services and positively impact the lives of others, we\'d love to hear from you

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Interim Head Of Facilities Management Operations employer: Linea

As a leading NHS organisation, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises patient safety and quality care. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous professional development opportunities, ensuring that our Clinical Governance Manager in Maternity Services can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a unique chance to be part of a team dedicated to improving patient outcomes while enjoying a fulfilling career in healthcare.

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Contact Details:

Linea Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Interim Head Of Facilities Management Operations

Facilities Management
Statutory Compliance
Health and Safety Legislation
Operational Leadership
Budget Management
Stakeholder Management
Customer Service