Job Description

Company Description
Are you a proactive, hands-on Facilities leader ready to take ownership of a global workplace strategy? We're looking for a Director of Global Facilities to oversee multiple office locations, lead international projects, manage refurbishments, and ensure top-tier facilities standards across our operations. This is a dynamic, high-impact role ideal for someone with strong project management skills, team leadership experience, and a passion for delivering exceptional workplace environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee facilities operations across our London HQ and global offices
• Lead and develop global facilities, reception, and kitchen teams
• Manage full office refurbishment and fit-out projects (from tender to completion)
• Source and propose new office locations, including international site visits
• Oversee international office moves, expansions, and openings
• Manage facilities budgets, procurement, and contract negotiations
• Ensure global Health & Safety compliance and security standards
• Maintain business continuity plans and lead testing initiatives
• Coordinate with landlords, suppliers, and contractors for maintenance and repairs
• Manage UK office compliance, utilities, ISO audits, carbon reporting, and PPM planning

Qualifications

• MUST have previous experience as a properties / facilities manager
• Experienced in leading and managing a team
• Previous experience in Procurement negotiation & projects management from proposal stage to execution
• Excellent communication skills - must be comfortable liaising with external providers
• Proven experience of managing large budgets
• Willing to work out of hours on occasions & travel regularly to new ACS offices (overseas)
• Extremely organised with the ability to multi-task, analyse problems and resolve issues quickly
• Strong understanding of Health and Safety requirements
• Previous experience with dealing with and chasing complaints. Dealing with and logging building maintenance issues.
• Dealing with and chasing contractors, landlords and other 3rd parties.
• Friendly, approachable, resilient and adaptable. Must be able to use initiative. Forward thinking to foresee potential issues before they arise.
• Highly motivated with a high sense of urgency.

Additional Information

• 22 days annual leave increasing to 25 after 1 years service & with length of service
• Free onsite gym with weekly classes
• Free breakfast, lunch and snacks in our onsite canteen "The Hangar"
• Private healthcare and pension
• On site parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• 2x giving back days per year
• Continued professional development

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Diversity and Inclusion:
Here at ACS we're passionate about bringing people together to create a truly inclusive environment that promotes and values diversity, across our global network of offices.

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