Head of Facilities

We re working on an exciting opportunity for a Head of Facilities to join a local authority. This pivotal role will lead the strategic and operational management of facilities services across a diverse portfolio. The successful candidate will bring strong leadership, compliance expertise, and a commitment to delivering safe buildings. This is an interim position with the opportunity to develop into a permanent role - candidates must be available within a 3 week notice period.

Key Duties:

• Manage the facilities management service across a diverse estate, including corporate offices, libraries, depots, and community buildings
• Lead and motivate a team of contractors and suppliers, ensuring a quality service
• Ensure full statutory and regulatory compliance with health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene, gas, electrical, and asbestos management across the stock
• Prepare and manage budgets, ensuring financial control and effective resource allocation

Client requirements:

• Strong knowledge of health & safety legislation, statutory compliance, and FM service delivery
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g. IWFM, NEBOSH, IOSH) desirable
• Prior experience in a senior facilities management role