Head of Property and Facilities

Slough, Berkshire
Robert Walters

An excellent opportunity for candidates experienced in Property and Facilities Management to join a global organisation with a vast UK presence, with the option to be based from one of their 40+ UK sites.

A leading UK organisation is seeking a Head of Property and Facilities to oversee its national function, spanning 40+ operational sites and their head office in West London but with the chance to work from a site of your choosing in the UK that allows for a manageable commute and good work-life balance. The position is offering a competitive salary range of £75,000 – £85,000, plus bonus, generous benefits, and flexible working opportunities, with the opportunity to shape the future of a substantial estate while ensuring safety, compliance, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence.

What you’ll do:

As Head of Property and Facilities you will play a central role in shaping the organisation’s estate strategy. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating closely with your team to deliver best-in-class property management solutions across a diverse portfolio. Responsibilities will include:

• Develop and implement national property management strategies that ensure all sites are fit for operational purpose while maintaining high standards of governance
• Provide strategic leadership to a team comprising Regional Property Managers, Facilities Manager, CAFM Supervisor, and Property Support Administrator, nurturing their growth and supporting their success
• Act as the senior escalation point for all property-related issues across the estate, offering technical expertise and decisive guidance to resolve challenges efficiently
• Manage an annual operational property budget of approximately £8 million, leading budget planning and forecasting processes to identify cost reduction opportunities and efficiency improvements
• Oversee planned preventative maintenance programmes across all facilities, coordinating more than 4,000 planned and reactive service visits annually with over 100 specialist contractors
• Ensure statutory compliance throughout the property portfolio by leading safety, regulatory, audit activities and implementing risk mitigation strategies for business continuity
• Drive sustainability initiatives by managing utilities strategy and performance, leading carbon reporting activities in collaboration with corporate real estate teams
• Support site acquisitions, relocations, expansion projects, dilapidations management, leasehold improvement programmes, and provide technical property expertise across the business
• Own and develop the CAFM platform to ensure accurate asset data reporting while driving digital improvements in property management processes
• Manage supplier relationships effectively by overseeing contractor performance management and negotiating contracts to achieve optimal outcomes

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Head of Property and Facilities will bring proven experience in leading large-scale property portfolios across multiple sites within the UK. Your background includes managing professional teams where collaboration was key to achieving shared goals, and you demonstrated responsibility for substantial operational budgets which required careful planning and financial acumen. Your ability to build dependable relationships with senior stakeholders has enabled successful project delivery time after time. You possess deep knowledge of statutory compliance regulations related to buildings, ensuring estates remain safe at all times, and have led risk mitigation strategies that protect business continuity. Experience within logistics or distribution environments would be advantageous but is not essential; what matters most is your commitment to supporting sustainability objectives through effective utilities management and carbon reporting activities.

• Degree or equivalent experience in MRICS / MCIOB or Building Surveying and Construction is essential for this role as it demonstrates your technical expertise.
• Leadership experience managing UK-wide multi-site property or facilities functions is required so you can confidently guide teams across diverse locations.
• Proven track record in managing significant operational budgets (£5m+) ensures you are capable of handling complex financial planning responsibilities.
• Senior stakeholder management skills are vital for building trustful relationships with internal partners at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience overseeing national contractor networks and supplier performance management enables you to deliver consistent quality across multiple sites.
• Comprehensive understanding of statutory compliance requirements relating to buildings and facilities allows you to maintain high standards throughout the estate.
• Ability to lead safety audits, regulatory activities, risk mitigation strategies and business continuity measures is highly valued in this position.
• Expertise in CAFM systems implementation or optimisation supports digital transformation efforts within property management processes.
• Exposure to logistics or industrial/distribution environments is desirable but not mandatory; familiarity with corporate real estate adds further value.
• Experience driving sustainability initiatives including carbon reporting responsibilities aligns with business ESG objectives.

What’s next:

If you are ready to make a lasting impact on property operations nationwide, apply today by clicking on the link provided.

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