Head of Facilities

Are you an experienced Head of Facilities Manager with a passion for delivering complex industrial projects and driving operational excellence? We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead and manage all aspects of facilities services across our large industrial site.

This is a pivotal role within a global high-technology organisation operating at the forefront of aviation, defense, and space markets. With a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and innovation, our company plays a critical role in shaping the future of air transport.

What You'll Be Doing:

Leading the delivery of strategic capital investment plans and large-scale revenue projects (up to £6M)

Reporting on plant availability, maintenance, and compliance to the Site Board of Directors

Overseeing both hard and soft services, working within Total Facilities Management (TFM) principles

Acting as Site Security Manager in liaison with corporate security functions

Ensuring statutory and HSE compliance for all infrastructure and plant-related topics

Managing EN9100 'A' category quality compliance for facilities-related processes

Driving CAPEX planning and presenting business cases to senior stakeholders

Developing and implementing improvement strategies across security and infrastructure

What You'll Need:

Minimum 7 years' experience in a first-tier industrial environment, ideally aerospace or similar

Proven experience in delivering complex industrial capital projects

Engineering degree (BEng or equivalent)

Minimum 3 years working in a modern, proactive maintenance environment

Strong budget management experience (projects valued £10M+)

In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance and regulatory standards

Leadership experience managing large teams within a service provider or contractor setting

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all business levels

Experience with EN9100 quality compliance and industrial security practices

Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and ideally AutoCAD and SAP

Six Sigma or Lean certification (desirable)

Experience in crisis management within facilities/infrastructure (desirable)

What We Offer:

37-hour working week over 4.5 days, with early finish on Fridays

33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) with option to purchase 5 more

Generous employer pension contributions with flexible options

Private medical insurance and life assurance

Income protection plan and enhanced family leave policies

Professional development and career support

Subsidised on-site catering and electric car charging

Corporate wellbeing and fitness membership benefits

Access to high street discounts and employee assistance programmes

Regular team-building and leadership development events

If you're ready to make a strategic impact in a global, forward-thinking organisation and thrive in a challenging industrial environment, we want to hear from you