Job Description

About the Job
Excellent opportunity for a Head of Facilities to join a highly reputable logistics business overseeing their predominantly midlands based portfolio.
They are looking for candidates who have experience managing a multi site property portfolio with the industrial (manufacturing/logistics) sector.
This is a hybrid role requiring regular travel to sites across the UK.
Roles & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will manage a property portfolio of industrial / warehouse. The company operate an outsourced FM model so prior experience managing external providers is essential.

• Oversee a team of internal Regional FM's
• Drive innovation in facility design, operational support, commercial effectiveness, energy efficiency and automated material handling to support high-volume, time-sensitive operations
• Manage all contracts through proactive asset evaluation ensuring full compliance with contract and statutory KPI's and SLA's etc
• Be responsible for the strategic development, oversight, and management of all facilities-related contracts, ensuring they deliver optimal commercial value, quality, and performance
• Manage key service partner contracts against a global portfolio of properties with various service providers, including planned and reactive maintenance, projects, cleaning, MHE, waste, and utility services
• Be responsible for the overall facilities budget and strategy
• Deliver CAPEX and sustainability projects inline with the company objectives

Person Specification

• Bachelor's degree in Facilities Management, Business, or a related field
• IWFM / BIFM accreditation
• Significant experience in mulit site Facilities Management within the logistics or manufacturing sector
• Strong background in contract management, commercials, and vendor oversight
• Expertise in contract negotiation, administration, and performance management
• Strong financial/commercial acumen with experience in budget management and cost control
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with CAFM Software is desirable
• Experience with sustainability initiatives would be an advantage
• Analytical mindset with strong reporting and data interpretation skills

Salary / Package

• Up to 90,000 annual salary
• Car / Car Allowance
• 33 days holiday
• Company pension contribution,
• Bonus Scheme
• Life assurance,
• Flexible benefits scheme

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