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 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