Head of Facilities and Property

Head of Facilities and Property

£60,000 + Car + Package

Retail and Catering

This is a AMAZING opportunity for a operational thinking Head of Facilities and Property, the business operates UK wide and all future employees need dedication to give some 80 million customers a memorable service; be able to think on your feet, go the extra mile, desire and deliver autonomy, forward thinking, fast pace, inspirational leadership, maximising all business opportunities, introducing new innovative ideas and the essential ingredient needed is passion...


The culture is one of hard work but with a real element of fun as well. They expect a lot but are very happy to give something back; recognising performance and attitude - amongst many other rewards they regularly send people around the world, hand out expensive pens and watches and even the odd sports car or two!!! 

Each of their locations is a multi million business in its own right having a team as large as 300 people - including around 30 managers managing a combination of individual business units offering different food service, retail, fuel and often a hotel as well... 

Head of Facilities and Property - Retail and Catering - The Role

The role of Head of Estates and Facilities will be responsible for the day to day running of the company`s property portfolio effectively and efficiently managing property related costs within the estate 

This will include negotiation and settlement of rent and lease renewals, challenges of service charge & insurance costs, maintenance issues and management of the rent payment process. You will manage external consultants including agents, solicitors, landlords and contractors ensuring a consistent quality of service. 

Head of Facilities and Property - Retail and Catering - What are we looking for

- MRICS qualification with post qualification experience working either as an agent of for a corporate occupier 
- Property related degree 
- Working knowledge and experience in all areas of current property legislation 
- High degree of accuracy & numeracy with strong experience in financial cost tracking and reconciliation 
- Deliver best allocation and utilisation of space and resources in current premises or in planning for new buildings
- Plan and manage the deployment of contract resource to include Health & Safety, repairs and maintenance, projects and moves and changes
- Monitor and review building systems, processes and methods of operation to ensure a safe and healthy environment is maintained and that all statutory requirements are met and logs maintained.
- Leads and conducts the procurement of relevant resources for specified works
- Monitor the deployment of facilities and cleaning staff, external contractors and service providers to ensure best value and service is achieved
- Monitor and demonstrate achievement of agreed SLA`s and to lead on improvement
- Manage allocated budgets and ensure regular reporting requirements are met.
- Assist the Finance Director with all aspects of managing the landlord relationship
- Analyse and report on remit wide performance trends

Head of Estates and Facilities - Retail and Catering - What do you need to know

- To carry out various property management tasks as directed on behalf of the CEO 
- To assist Ops implement Company policies and procedures to an agreed standard 
- Ensure that company policies and procedures are consistently applied to required standards. 
- Line management of Property and Safety Manager as well as a dotted line to the Regional Cluster Managers 
- Liaison with the Finance Director and finance team reference budgets etc 
- Oversee day to day maintenance of leasehold properties. 
- Oversee day to day, contracted and cyclical maintenance. 
- Assist with the project management of major internal and external works along with the relevant surveyor or relevant professional consultant. 
- Liaise with local councils and government bodies and police to adhere to relevant regulations. 
- Manage hard and soft copy data and e-mails and ensure all files are updated. 
- Produce budgets, including reserve funding for the forthcoming years for Board approval. 
- Oversee budget, year end accounts memos / accounts and quarterly client statement process to ensure that timescales are met and review accounting information to ensure accuracy. 
- Manage expenditure against budget throughout the financial year and produce reports as required for the Board. 

This is a BIG role not for a shrinking violet... 

If you feel you have the passion for a fast paced Head of Property / Head of Facilities and Property / Estate Managers role , you have the skills to manage the UK wide estate of properties as your own and a personality to inspire others then apply now for the next step in your career. 

(NB - Only successful candidates will be contacted)

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