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Head of Facilities Management
?? Location: Based in Chorley, with UK-wide travel?? Competitive salary + benefits
Are you a strategic and hands-on Head of Facilities Management ready to lead a growing, nationwide portfolio?
We're supporting a leading UK property organisation in their search for an experienced Head of Facilities Management. This is a pivotal role, providing leadership to a multi-site facilities team, covering a diverse portfolio including offices, industrial units, retail spaces, and new-build developments - over 14 million sq ft of space across the UK.
As Head of Facilities Management, you'll:
? Lead, develop, and motivate a team of Regional Facilities Managers, ensuring the delivery of best-in-class facilities services.? Ensure full statutory compliance across all sites and oversee planned and reactive maintenance programmes.? Work collaboratively with Property Management and Projects teams to enhance the tenant experience and asset value.? Implement innovative procurement strategies, driving value for money while maintaining service quality.? Oversee budgets, resource planning, and recruitment to support continued portfolio growth.? Drive improvements in sustainability, energy efficiency, and operational processes.? Act as a senior point of contact for tenant and client issues, ensuring high service standards.
What We're Looking For:
? Significant multi-site FM leadership experience, ideally within commercial or mixed-use property.
? Strong knowledge of M&E systems, BMS, and hard/soft FM services.
? Proven ability to manage budgets, procurement strategies, and service contracts.
? Health & Safety qualifications and solid understanding of regulatory compliance.
? Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
? Willingness to travel UK-wide to support a diverse property portfolio.
? FM-related qualifications (e.g. IWFM) would be advantageous, along with experience in construction or project management.
Why Apply?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation with ambitious growth plans. You'll play a key role in shaping their facilities strategy, driving operational excellence, and leading a high-performing team within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Facilities leader looking for a senior, impactful role, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Lucy Wynn at or apply now for a confidential conversation.
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