Head of Facilities Optimisation

Head of Facilities Management and Project Optimisation (12-Month FTC)

UK-based | £90,000 – £100,000 + benefits | Field-based with travel

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Facilities Management Project Manager to lead a major transformation project within a leading food and hospitality group. This 12-month fixed-term contract will see you driving the optimisation of facilities systems, compliance, and supplier performance across a large multi-site estate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, deployment, and optimisation of CAFM and facilities systems to improve maintenance delivery and compliance.
• Act as a strategic partner to operational and senior leadership teams, identifying and implementing opportunities for efficiency and cost improvement.
• Oversee supplier performance, ensuring service quality, PPM compliance, and commercial value across multiple sites.
• Translate complex data into actionable insights using performance dashboards and reporting tools.
• Champion continuous improvement, standardisation, and best practice across maintenance processes.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across Operations, Finance, IT, and external partners to ensure successful delivery.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven background in project management or facilities operations, ideally within hospitality, retail, or multi-site environments.
• Experience implementing or managing CAFM or asset management systems.
• Strong understanding of PPM compliance, maintenance performance, and supplier management.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset with proficiency in Power BI, CAFM, or ERP systems.
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent) desirable.

Job Reference: PR028379

Daniel.kuijper@shirleyparsons.com

+44 (0)7771374130