At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic direction for Security and Estates Management, ensuring compliance and effective decision-making.
- Company: High-profile organisation focused on security and facilities management.
- Benefits: Competitive daily rate, hybrid working, and opportunity to influence at the highest level.
- Other info: Join a team dedicated to innovative solutions and strategic planning.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on security and safety in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: SC Clearance required; experience in estates management and health & safety essential.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
This is a demanding and high profile role setting the strategic direction for Security and Estates Management, advising the Chief Executive to help make effective security decisions across Estates, Health & Safety, Fire and Security.
The role will involve:
- Supporting the organisation's governance at the highest level, providing assurance on the implementation and effectiveness of Security, Facilities Management, Health & Safety and Fire processes in line with legal, Government and Departmental requirements.
- Leading Estates, including the delivery of hard and soft FM services through DIO contracts and directly appointed contractors.
- Line management of Security, Estates, Health & Safety and Fire Safety teams.
- Strategic planning for the organisation's site and facilities, setting out the site strategy and ensuring that the site is able to meet the current and future needs of the organisation.
- Acting as the lead customer for all aspects of hard and soft FM services as delivered through a 3rd party provider.
- Strategic oversight of the implementation of mandatory requirements relating to physical and personnel security.
- Advising the Director of Finance & Corporate Services and Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on all matters relating to security.
- Providing assurance to the CEO/Board by ensuring compliance with all Health, Safety and Fire requirements.
- Responsible for all Estates and Security related risks.
- Management of Health and Safety in Defence.
- Leading on the development of the site strategy and the associated programme of improvement works to be delivered through DIO.
- Providing advice to the Director of Finance & Corporate Services and ELT on all matters relating to FM, health & safety and fire.
- Overseeing the implementation of mandatory requirements relating to physical and personnel security.
- Overseeing and managing the Health & Safety and Fire Advisor (HS&F Advisor) to ensure the implementation of mandatory requirements relating to health & safety and fire as required by the various acts and regulations.
- Ensuring that security, site, health & safety and fire processes are reviewed regularly to ensure that they are efficient, effective and take advantage of new technology and digital ways of working, and that measures to mitigate impact and likelihood are effective and proportionate to the level of risk.
Head of Estates (SC Cleared) in Taunton employer: Network IT
Network IT is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes where you can lead a skilled team in delivering cutting-edge security solutions for high-stakes government projects. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, we provide opportunities for professional advancement while fostering a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork. Join us to make a meaningful impact in secure environments, with the added benefit of potential international travel.
