Head of Facilities Management

Bristol, Gloucestershire
Thrive SW
HEAD OF FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Bristol office
£55-65k
Package £4k bonus + car allowance (£6,350)
Benefits listed below
Are you working within the Facilities Management industry as a Senior or Regional Facilities Manager and looking to take the next step in your career, or do you already head up a team of Facilities Managers and looking for your next move? if so this role could be of interest.

We are supporting a Bristol based Property Management company with the hire of a Head of Facilities Management which will be based out of their Bristol office covering a portfolio of properties, All are commercial multiple occupied & single let properties in the Southwest/South Wales region. Based out of the Bristol office their will be some travelling to sites with some flexibility to work remotely.

The Head of Facilities Management is responsible for overseeing the strategic and operational management of all facilities-related functions across the organisation. This includes ensuring the safety, functionality, and sustainability of buildings, infrastructure, and services. The role requires strong leadership, project management, and stakeholder engagement skills to deliver high-quality environments that support business operations

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the facilities team, including contractors and service providers.
• Develop and implement facilities strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Oversee maintenance, repairs, and upgrades of buildings and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, and cost control for facilities operations.
• Actively collaborate internally with departmental budgeting and fee forecasting
• Coordinate space planning, office moves, and workplace optimization.
• Lead sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency programs.
• Develop and maintain emergency preparedness and business continuity plans.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for facilities services.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors.
• Lead oversight for specifying and tendering all hard and soft services contracts in accordance with industry standard and best practice.

GENERAL

• Uphold the Firm’s values at all times during both internal and external dealings
• Proactively seek out and attend relevant networking events in order to nurture and grow the Firm’s client contacts with the view to generating growth
• Consistently produce high quality work which, at a minimum, meets client’s expectations. In addition, work collaboratively with third parties as appropriate to ensure you exceed client requirements
• Willingly share relevant and appropriate knowledge with colleagues and support their development as required

QUALITIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional certification (e.g., IWFM, BIFM, IFMA, NEBOSH) is desirable.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in facilities management, with at least 3 years in a senior or leadership role.
• Proven experience managing large-scale facilities or multi-site operations.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, compliance standards, and sustainability practices.
• A highly motivated commercial approach, with ability to work as part of a team and be a self-starter working on your own initiative.
• Have strong research, analytical skills, and reporting skills.
• Have resilience to work under pressure; have excellent prioritisation, time management, negotiation and organisation skills and attention to detail.
• Possess excellent communication and inter-personal skills and, deliver information clearly and succinctly.
• Be proactive and receptive to change, hold a positive ‘can do’ attitude and uphold the highest level of professionalism at all times.
• Hold a clean driving licence.

BENEFITS
Discretionary bonus – for outstanding contribution etc.
25 days holiday for the first three years increasing by 1 day per year from the fourth year to a maximum of 30 days
Up to 5 days holiday purchase annually
AE Pension – From the second month of employment, Employee contribution 5%, Employer contribution 5%
Death in Service – after 12 months service. 4 X salary
Cycle to work scheme

For further information on the role and the company you would be working for please APPLY NOW and get in touch with Gary Cornes for a confidential chat