Job Description

Role Introduction
Are you an experienced facilities leader ready to drive strategic and operational excellence across multiple sites? We're looking for a Head of Facilities to take ownership of our facilities strategy, ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and ISO standards, and lead facilities to deliver safe, compliant, efficient, and future-ready workplaces.
This is a pivotal senior role where you'll combine leadership, compliance expertise, project management, and sustainability thinking to shape how our facilities support the wider business.
What You Will Do

• Develop and deliver long-term facilities strategies aligned with business needs and regulatory obligations.
• Lead site optimisation projects, office refurbishments, and relocations.
• Manage a small but dedicated facilities team, setting clear goals and performance KPIs.
• Oversee all facilities-related projects, budgets, and vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations, fire safety, building codes, and ISO standards.
• Lead audit preparation and act as a key contact for both internal and external audits.
• Manage and maintain building systems (HVAC, electrical, access control, etc.) using our Helix-based platform.
• Champion sustainability and continuous improvement across all sites.
• Collaborate closely with the QMS and Continuous Improvement teams to enhance operational efficiency.

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What You Will Have

• Deep experience across a senior facilities management role, ideally across multi-site or regulated environments.
• Professional qualifications such as NEBOSH, IOSH, or IWFM Level 5/6.
• Strong understanding of ISO standards and direct experience with audit cycles.
• Proven leadership and project management skills, with a focus on compliance, vendor management, and workplace safety.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and confidence to lead strategic change.

What We Do For You
Wellbeing focused - Our people are our greatest assets, and ensuring everyone feels their best self to come to work is integral

• Annual Leave - 26 days of annual leave, plus public holidays and the ability to buy additional days
• Employee Assistance Programme - Free advice, support, and confidential counselling available 24/7 through Care First

Personal Growth - Regardless of where you are at in your career, we're committed to enabling your growth personally and professionally

• Development Programmes - From Future Managers to Leadership Training, our development programmes help you get where you need to go
• Performance Bonus - Our Group-wide bonus scheme enables you to reap the rewards of your success

Financial wellbeing - We understand as well as your mental wellbeing, your financial wellbeing is really important

• Pension Scheme - Our plan with Scottish Widows offers 5% matched contribution by the company
• Income protection insurance - Providing you with support and assistance when you need it most

Recognition - Highlighting and rewarding the great work our people do

• Performance & Talent - Our own technology platform that allows you to get real-time feedback, conversations and goals to help you become your best self

Making a Difference - we provide opportunities to help our people make a difference to the causes they care about

• MatchIt! - Fundraise for a cause close to your heart and OneAdvanced will match part of the funding
• Volunteering Time - Our volunteering leave scheme allows you to use your time to help those who need it
• Pennies from Heaven - donate the pennies from your pay check to help make a difference without lifting a finger

Who We Are
OneAdvanced is one UK's largest providers of business software and services serving 20,000+ global customers with an annual turnover of 330M+. We manage 1.5 million 111 calls per month, support over 2 million Further Education learners across the UK, handle over 10 million wills, and so much more. Our mission is to power the world of work and, as you can see, our software underpins some of the UK's most critical sectors.
We invest in our brilliant people. They are at the heart of our success as we strive to be a diverse, inclusive and engaging place to work that not only powers the world of work, but empowers the growth, ambitions and talent of our people.
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