Head of Facilities Management

Head of Facilities Management & HSE (Health, Safety, Environment)

We have a fantastic opportunity for you as a Head of Facilities and HSE (Health, Safety and Environment)! You will be managing all aspects of facilities management, Health & Safety, and sustainability from a facilities perspective, and be fundamental in designing and delivering facilities improvement projects. Collaborating with key stakeholders, suppliers, and contractors will be essential. Managing the facilities team and overseeing Health & Safety will be paramount in your role to ensure goals are achieved. You will also ensure compliance with relevant legislation and process the implementation of ISO45001 and ISO14001.

What you will be doing:

1. Facilities management across the Microlise Group to ensure optimal operations, a great customer and employee experience, as well as compliance with statutory requirements.
2. Design and implement facilities improvement projects, collaborating with key stakeholders and suppliers.
3. Responsible for the management of all direct reports and ensuring high levels of service are continually delivered by the team.
4. Ensure that contracted goods and services deliver to expected standards and service level agreements.
5. Provide timely and accurate advice to the wider business relating to FM and HSE.
6. Ensure value for money and best in class service where possible, including our fleet management provider.
7. Ensure accreditations for ISO 45001 and 14001 are consistently achieved and that statutory requirements are met for all areas of responsibility.
8. Financial management of budgets within the area of responsibility which will include creating cost benefit analysis and returns on investment.
9. Ensure fleet management administration work is completed effectively.
10. Monitor changes in legislation within health and safety and ensure changes are actioned.
11. Provide timely, informative, and accurate reports to senior leadership when required.

What we’re looking for:

1. Previous experience in a facilities management leadership role.
2. Strong people management skills.
3. Demonstrable experience of managing buildings and facilities.
4. Demonstrable experience of development and successful execution of facilities projects.
5. Experience of managing a busy facilities, HS&E, and facilities environmental function, including compliance.
6. Skilled at managing suppliers and third parties, ensuring contracted goods and services are delivered.
7. Expert knowledge of current facilities compliance and best practice, including ESOS, SECR, appropriate ISO standards and management systems.
8. Experience of fleet management administration.
9. Budget management and financial analysis skills.
10. Ability to plan and prioritise projects, teamwork, and tasks in a busy environment.
11. Strong collaboration and communication skills.
12. Excellent IT skills and experience.

It would be advantageous if you have:

1. Qualifications and/or membership of IWFM (Institute of Workplace Facilities Management).
2. NEBOSH qualifications.

Work Location:

This is a full-time role and will be predominantly based at our Head Office in Eastwood, Nottingham. There will also be requirements for national travel to our satellite offices in Coventry and Manchester, on an ad-hoc basis in line with business needs.

Why Microlise?

Proudly Midlands-based, Microlise has been operating for over thirty years. Our growing business is guided by our culture which drives the way we behave, work, connect with our customers, and support and develop our people.

Recruitment Process:

For successful candidates, interviews will take place while the advert is still live; so don’t delay getting your application in!