Head of Facilities in Burnley

Are you an experienced Head of Facilities Manager with a passion for delivering complex industrial projects and driving operational excellence? We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead and manage all aspects of facilities services across our large industrial site.

This is a pivotal role within a global high-technology organisation operating at the forefront of aviation, defense, and space markets. With a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and innovation, our company plays a critical role in shaping the future of air transport.

What You\’ll Be Doing:

• Leading the delivery of strategic capital investment plans and large-scale revenue projects (up to £6M)

• Reporting on plant availability, maintenance, and compliance to the Site Board of Directors

• Overseeing both hard and soft services, working within Total Facilities Management (TFM) principles

• Acting as Site Security Manager in liaison with corporate security functions

• Ensuring statutory and HSE compliance for all infrastructure and plant-related topics

• Managing EN9100 \’A\’ category quality compliance for facilities-related processes

• Driving CAPEX planning and presenting business cases to senior stakeholders

• Developing and implementing improvement strategies across security and infrastructure

What You\’ll Need:

• Minimum 7 years\’ experience in a first-tier industrial environment, ideally aerospace or similar

• Proven experience in delivering complex industrial capital projects

• Engineering degree (BEng or equivalent)

• Minimum 3 years working in a modern, proactive maintenance environment

• Strong budget management experience (projects valued £10M+)

• In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance and regulatory standards

• Leadership experience managing large teams within a service provider or contractor setting

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all business levels

• Experience with EN9100 quality compliance and industrial security practices

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and ideally AutoCAD and SAP

• Six Sigma or Lean certification (desirable)

• Experience in crisis management within facilities/infrastructure (desirable)

What We Offer:

• 37-hour working week over 4.5 days, with early finish on Fridays

• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) with option to purchase 5 more

• Generous employer pension contributions with flexible options

• Private medical insurance and life assurance

• Income protection plan and enhanced family leave policies

• Professional development and career support

• Subsidised on-site catering and electric car charging

• Corporate wellbeing and fitness membership benefits

• Access to high street discounts and employee assistance programmes

• Regular team-building and leadership development events

If you\’re ready to make a strategic impact in a global, forward-thinking organisation and thrive in a challenging industrial environment, we want to hear from you.