Head of facilities

Head Of Facilities Office Based Only Tamworth Monday-Friday 08:30am- 05:00pm GBP60K-GBP65K As a pivotal member of the Senior Leadership Team, the Head of Facilities plays a critical role in maintaining our client rsquo;s site(s) to an exceptional standard. The role oversees specialist teams in the management of supplier performance and QHSE compliance to ensure the highest of standards and services are achieved. Company Benefits Performance profit related bonus ndash; a discretionary bonus of around 8% paid to all employees annually. 5-7.5% pension contribution Private medical cover Life cover Dental cover plan Free use of holiday homes in Tenerife, Padstow, and St Ives with subsidised petrol/ flight costs. Income protection scheme An extensive EAP suite to support health and well-being. Retail discounts Charity opportunities (match funding) Key Responsibilities: Full facilities management including overall responsibility for supplier/sub-contractor selection and management (e.g., cleaners, external gardeners, window cleaners, painting and decorators, utilities, lifts, building security, vending machines). Attend Birch Coppice site meetings as required. Coordinate, review, and negotiate Insurance matters, ensure that the business is adequately covered by relevant insurance policies. Are fully accountable for site security. Full Vendor management including negotiating trading agreements frameworks and SLA rsquo;s that meet the business strategy. Oversee purchase, maintenance, and sale of the company car fleet. Ensure any accidents that could have legal implications are recorded and documented to mitigate future claims against the company, actively pursue the recovery of insurer payouts. Management and monitoring of fuel card usage. Oversee phone lines, broadband and mobile phones costs. Build relationships with suppliers, oversee the completion of all admins involved within the order process and resolve queries. Undertake duties in accordance with all relevant management systems legislation and controls. Own and evolve the companies Sustainability Policy to meet government targets on decarbonization and net zero targets. Maintain reduce budgetary expenditure and generate cost savings without compromising service and quality. Analyse risk in supply chain and ensure alternative suppliers are in place and relevant. Work closely with other department heads on product development initiatives including identifying innovative developments, seeking cost efficiency #39;s and ethical raw material sourcing. Work with other department heads to mitigate business risk. Skills and Knowledge: Essential Experience of working in an environment which conforms to management standards. Significant leadership experience in the management of results through diverse and multi disciplined teams. Extensive facility management experience working in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills The ability to educate and influence senior leaders and board of directors. Well presented, credible with a high level of professionalism and integrity combined with a down to earth approach. High attention to detail, well organised, good problem-solving skills. practical hands-on approach. Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.Desirable Certified to minimum internal auditor. Knowledge on GHG reporting on sustainability. Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing industry would be an advantage. Six sigma qualified with prove experience of delivering operational excellence and continuous improvement projects. If you rsquo;re interested, apply now