Head of Facilities UK&I (professional Services)

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Head of Facilities to work client side for a leading professional services firm. This company is renowned for its commitment to providing world-class facilities and workplace services that cater to the evolving demands of the business. The Head of Facilities will oversee a portfolio of 10 offices across the UK & Ireland and play a pivotal role in ensuring that the operational provision across offices is efficient, cost-effective, and client-focused. This is a hybrid role with regular travel required to sites across the UK. You will ideally be based out of London, Birmingham or Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Project manage office relocations, refurbishments, new office fit-outs.
• Carry out regular audits of standards/procedures within key facilities service areas to ensure high-quality delivery.
• Standardise facilities services across the firm and ensure consistency across locations.
• Prepare annual budgets and manage financial control to keep expenditure within agreed limits.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings to promote efficiencies.
• Ensure all offices comply with relevant health, safety and building regulations to provide a safe workplace.

Person Specification

• At least 10 years\\\’ experience in a senior FM management role, ideally within professional services.
• Member of IWFM/BIFM or similar.
• IOSH/NEBOSH certification.
• Experience managing a multi-site office portfolio and third-party contractors.
• Strong project management, change management and procurement skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage staff at all levels.
• Strong analytical skills, business acumen, and commercially driven.
• Resilient, flexible and thrives under pressure.

Salary / Package

• Up to £110,000 salary
• Car / Car Allowance
• 25 days holiday
• Pension contribution
• Bonus scheme
• Private health insurance
• Health assurance
• Access to corporate benefits

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