Cobalt Recruitment is delighted to be representing a market-leading property brand as they seek to appoint an Associate Director into its commercial Facilities Management team. This senior role sits within a nationally active FM operation supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial and mixed-use assets, with responsibility for driving regional service standards, managing a multi-site team, and supporting wider strategic and business development initiatives. Reporting directly to a Regional FM Director, the position offers a clear opportunity to operate at a senior level, combining operational oversight, client engagement, and leadership within a highly structured, professionally led environment. Key responsibilities will include: Provide senior oversight of hard and soft FM service delivery across a multi-site commercial portfolio, ensuring performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs Line manage and support building and facilities management teams, including appraisals, one-to-ones, performance management, and professional development Chair and conduct regular contractor and supplier review meetings, assessing compliance, competence, and service performance Oversee property reporting from the wider FM team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency before escalation to senior leadership Manage procurement of goods and services in line with internal governance, including purchase orders, contracts, and cost control Validate invoices and monitor expenditure, highlighting material variances to surveying and senior management stakeholders Lead the coordination and delivery of minor works projects, ensuring completion to required quality, safety, and commercial standards Undertake scheduled property inspections and produce detailed reports covering all FM disciplines Ensure robust health, safety, and environmental management systems are maintained across the portfolio, aligned with corporate and statutory requirements Support the preparation and ongoing management of service charge budgets in collaboration with surveying teams Contribute to the implementation of regional and national FM strategies, operational initiatives, and continuous improvement programmes Act as senior escalation point for occupiers and on-site teams, resolving issues professionally and maintaining strong client relationships The successful candidate will have significant experience operating at a senior level within commercial Facilities Management, with a strong track record of managing teams across multiple sites and delivering both hard and soft services to a high standard. A thorough understanding of landlord and tenant obligations, service charge management, contract performance frameworks, and health and safety compliance is essential, with an IOSH General Certificate required and a NEBOSH or IWFM highly desirable. This role will suit an experienced senior manager or Associate Director-level professional with the credibility to lead regionally, influence stakeholders, and support wider business objectives. If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV today as this role may interview & appoint before the closing date of this advert.
Jan 31, 2026
Full time
Cobalt Recruitment is delighted to be representing a market-leading property brand as they seek to appoint an Associate Director into its commercial Facilities Management team. This senior role sits within a nationally active FM operation supporting a diverse portfolio of commercial and mixed-use assets, with responsibility for driving regional service standards, managing a multi-site team, and supporting wider strategic and business development initiatives. Reporting directly to a Regional FM Director, the position offers a clear opportunity to operate at a senior level, combining operational oversight, client engagement, and leadership within a highly structured, professionally led environment. Key responsibilities will include: Provide senior oversight of hard and soft FM service delivery across a multi-site commercial portfolio, ensuring performance against agreed KPIs and SLAs Line manage and support building and facilities management teams, including appraisals, one-to-ones, performance management, and professional development Chair and conduct regular contractor and supplier review meetings, assessing compliance, competence, and service performance Oversee property reporting from the wider FM team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and consistency before escalation to senior leadership Manage procurement of goods and services in line with internal governance, including purchase orders, contracts, and cost control Validate invoices and monitor expenditure, highlighting material variances to surveying and senior management stakeholders Lead the coordination and delivery of minor works projects, ensuring completion to required quality, safety, and commercial standards Undertake scheduled property inspections and produce detailed reports covering all FM disciplines Ensure robust health, safety, and environmental management systems are maintained across the portfolio, aligned with corporate and statutory requirements Support the preparation and ongoing management of service charge budgets in collaboration with surveying teams Contribute to the implementation of regional and national FM strategies, operational initiatives, and continuous improvement programmes Act as senior escalation point for occupiers and on-site teams, resolving issues professionally and maintaining strong client relationships The successful candidate will have significant experience operating at a senior level within commercial Facilities Management, with a strong track record of managing teams across multiple sites and delivering both hard and soft services to a high standard. A thorough understanding of landlord and tenant obligations, service charge management, contract performance frameworks, and health and safety compliance is essential, with an IOSH General Certificate required and a NEBOSH or IWFM highly desirable. This role will suit an experienced senior manager or Associate Director-level professional with the credibility to lead regionally, influence stakeholders, and support wider business objectives. If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV today as this role may interview & appoint before the closing date of this advert.
Head of Facilities Management Location: London (Hybrid) Sector: Property, Estates & Facilities Consultancy Level: Senior Leadership Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 plus bonus & benefits The Opportunity A leading property and estates consultancy is exploring the appointment of a Head of Facilities Management to support the continued growth and evolution of its FM advisory and operational services. This is a senior, influential role designed for an experienced FM professional who has operated within consultancy, managing agent, or professional services environments, and is comfortable balancing strategic leadership, client engagement, and service development. The role offers significant autonomy, visibility at board level, and the opportunity to shape FM delivery across a diverse, high-profile portfolio. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across FM services, ensuring best-in-class operational delivery and governance Act as a senior point of contact for key clients, supporting retention, growth, and service excellence Lead, mentor, and develop FM leadership teams across multiple contracts and portfolios Support the development of FM propositions, frameworks, and advisory services aligned to client needs Work closely with commercial and leadership teams on service expansion, bids, and client solutions Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and ESG requirements across managed portfolios About You This opportunity will suit individuals who can demonstrate: Senior FM leadership experience within a consultancy, managing agent, or complex multi-client environment Strong commercial and client-facing capability, with the confidence to operate at C-suite and board level A strategic mindset combined with a practical understanding of FM operations and risk Experience leading large or dispersed teams, including senior managers A professional, credible approach aligned with advisory-led environments Chartered status (IWFM, RICS or equivalent) is desirable but not essential. Why This Role? High-impact leadership position with genuine influence Exposure to complex, blue-chip client portfolios Opportunity to shape FM strategy, service models, and long-term growth Flexible working culture with a London base Competitive senior-level package aligned to experience Interested in a Conversation? This role is at an exploratory stage, and the brief is intentionally broad to reflect the organisation's openness to engaging with high-calibre FM leaders from a range of consultancy and professional services backgrounds. If you are operating at Head of FM, FM Director, or Senior FM Consultant level, and would welcome a confidential discussion about market opportunities, leadership roles, or the future of FM within consultancy environments, I would be keen to speak.
Jan 29, 2026
Full time
Head of Facilities Management Location: London (Hybrid) Sector: Property, Estates & Facilities Consultancy Level: Senior Leadership Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 plus bonus & benefits The Opportunity A leading property and estates consultancy is exploring the appointment of a Head of Facilities Management to support the continued growth and evolution of its FM advisory and operational services. This is a senior, influential role designed for an experienced FM professional who has operated within consultancy, managing agent, or professional services environments, and is comfortable balancing strategic leadership, client engagement, and service development. The role offers significant autonomy, visibility at board level, and the opportunity to shape FM delivery across a diverse, high-profile portfolio. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across FM services, ensuring best-in-class operational delivery and governance Act as a senior point of contact for key clients, supporting retention, growth, and service excellence Lead, mentor, and develop FM leadership teams across multiple contracts and portfolios Support the development of FM propositions, frameworks, and advisory services aligned to client needs Work closely with commercial and leadership teams on service expansion, bids, and client solutions Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and ESG requirements across managed portfolios About You This opportunity will suit individuals who can demonstrate: Senior FM leadership experience within a consultancy, managing agent, or complex multi-client environment Strong commercial and client-facing capability, with the confidence to operate at C-suite and board level A strategic mindset combined with a practical understanding of FM operations and risk Experience leading large or dispersed teams, including senior managers A professional, credible approach aligned with advisory-led environments Chartered status (IWFM, RICS or equivalent) is desirable but not essential. Why This Role? High-impact leadership position with genuine influence Exposure to complex, blue-chip client portfolios Opportunity to shape FM strategy, service models, and long-term growth Flexible working culture with a London base Competitive senior-level package aligned to experience Interested in a Conversation? This role is at an exploratory stage, and the brief is intentionally broad to reflect the organisation's openness to engaging with high-calibre FM leaders from a range of consultancy and professional services backgrounds. If you are operating at Head of FM, FM Director, or Senior FM Consultant level, and would welcome a confidential discussion about market opportunities, leadership roles, or the future of FM within consultancy environments, I would be keen to speak.
Facilities Manager Warwick Based onsite Competitive salary and excellent benefits including overtime, bonus, free parking BUPA healthcare Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm (with a half hour lunch break) and Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm. Are you an experienced Facilities Manager who thrives on ownership, variety and delivering high standards? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will directly support the business and its people. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you ll take full responsibility for delivering a professional, proactive and comprehensive facilities management service across the business. You ll be trusted to manage budgets, suppliers, projects and people all within a friendly, collaborative and hardworking environment. The Role: As Facilities Manager, you will be the go-to expert for all things buildings, services and workplace operations. You will be responsible for two Facilities Assistants and your remit will be broad, hands-on and influential, including: • Full responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance and development of the company s multiple premises in Warwick • Acting as primary key holder, including out-of-hours attendance when required • Managing facilities budgets, preparing detailed annual forecasts and providing regular updates to the Board • Sourcing, negotiating and managing contractors, suppliers and service providers • Overseeing facilities projects ranging from minor works to major refurbishments, ensuring minimal business disruption • Ensuring compliance with health & safety, CDM regulations, risk assessments and method statements • Proactive monitoring of building condition, maintenance schedules and asset tracking • Managing service and maintenance contracts (HVAC, alarms, utilities, boilers, etc.) • Line management and development of the Facilities Assistant • Liaising closely with HR, IT, Health & Safety, workshop teams and external stakeholders • Supporting office moves, layouts, inductions and ongoing workplace improvements This is a highly visible role offering genuine autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a tangible impact. About You: You ll be a confident, organised and commercially minded Facilities professional with a practical approach and strong attention to detail. You ll also bring: • Proven experience in a Facilities Management role • Previous experience of managing a small team • Strong knowledge of building regulations, CDM and health & safety requirements • Excellent budgeting, reporting and cost control skills • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with confidence • Strong negotiation and supplier management experience • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) • Clear, professional communication skills at all levels • A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative Membership of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and relevant professional qualifications are desirable. Why Apply? • A rare opportunity to work directly with senior leadership • Varied, hands-on role with real influence • Supportive, informal yet professional culture • Long-term career opportunity within a stable and successful organisation If you re a motivated Facilities Manager looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your contribution truly matters, we d love to hear from you. Apply now to take ownership of a role that keeps the business running at its best. Our recruitment process is always based on your relevant skills, potential and achievements for the job advertised. Your application will be carefully considered in line with the skills, experience and knowledge required for this role and other similar jobs that may be of interest. We will contact you within 48-hours of your job application if you are selected to progress. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe it means your application for this job has not been successful on this occasion. We cannot retain your details in line with GDPR so do please respond to future roles of interest. If you have previously registered with Plum Personnel for permanent or temporary recruitment and employment opportunities and are interested in this job role do please contact us directly ASAP
Jan 26, 2026
Full time
Facilities Manager Warwick Based onsite Competitive salary and excellent benefits including overtime, bonus, free parking BUPA healthcare Monday to Thursday 8.30am - 5pm (with a half hour lunch break) and Friday 8.30am - 1.30pm. Are you an experienced Facilities Manager who thrives on ownership, variety and delivering high standards? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful, forward-thinking organisation where your expertise will directly support the business and its people. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, you ll take full responsibility for delivering a professional, proactive and comprehensive facilities management service across the business. You ll be trusted to manage budgets, suppliers, projects and people all within a friendly, collaborative and hardworking environment. The Role: As Facilities Manager, you will be the go-to expert for all things buildings, services and workplace operations. You will be responsible for two Facilities Assistants and your remit will be broad, hands-on and influential, including: • Full responsibility for the day-to-day management, maintenance and development of the company s multiple premises in Warwick • Acting as primary key holder, including out-of-hours attendance when required • Managing facilities budgets, preparing detailed annual forecasts and providing regular updates to the Board • Sourcing, negotiating and managing contractors, suppliers and service providers • Overseeing facilities projects ranging from minor works to major refurbishments, ensuring minimal business disruption • Ensuring compliance with health & safety, CDM regulations, risk assessments and method statements • Proactive monitoring of building condition, maintenance schedules and asset tracking • Managing service and maintenance contracts (HVAC, alarms, utilities, boilers, etc.) • Line management and development of the Facilities Assistant • Liaising closely with HR, IT, Health & Safety, workshop teams and external stakeholders • Supporting office moves, layouts, inductions and ongoing workplace improvements This is a highly visible role offering genuine autonomy, responsibility and the opportunity to make a tangible impact. About You: You ll be a confident, organised and commercially minded Facilities professional with a practical approach and strong attention to detail. You ll also bring: • Proven experience in a Facilities Management role • Previous experience of managing a small team • Strong knowledge of building regulations, CDM and health & safety requirements • Excellent budgeting, reporting and cost control skills • The ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with confidence • Strong negotiation and supplier management experience • High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) • Clear, professional communication skills at all levels • A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work on your own initiative Membership of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and relevant professional qualifications are desirable. Why Apply? • A rare opportunity to work directly with senior leadership • Varied, hands-on role with real influence • Supportive, informal yet professional culture • Long-term career opportunity within a stable and successful organisation If you re a motivated Facilities Manager looking for a role where your expertise will be valued and your contribution truly matters, we d love to hear from you. Apply now to take ownership of a role that keeps the business running at its best. Our recruitment process is always based on your relevant skills, potential and achievements for the job advertised. Your application will be carefully considered in line with the skills, experience and knowledge required for this role and other similar jobs that may be of interest. We will contact you within 48-hours of your job application if you are selected to progress. If you do not hear from us within this timeframe it means your application for this job has not been successful on this occasion. We cannot retain your details in line with GDPR so do please respond to future roles of interest. If you have previously registered with Plum Personnel for permanent or temporary recruitment and employment opportunities and are interested in this job role do please contact us directly ASAP
National Delivery Director - Operations Contract Length: Permanent Salary: 98,896.86 Direct Reports: 5 Reports to: Operations Director Location: Hybrid (with travel across the South of England) Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence in complex, secure environments? We're looking for a National Delivery Director to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality Facilities Management (FM) services across the Southern Prison Estate. Reporting into the Operations Director, you'll lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensure compliance and performance across hard and soft FM services, and act as a key liaison with stakeholders including the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), HMPPS, and site Governors. What You'll Be Doing: Operational Leadership: Support the execution of FM strategy across the East of England, Greater London, and South & Southwest Central regions. Collaborate with Regional Account Directors and site teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant service delivery. Drive performance, resource management, and budget oversight across your direct reports. Compliance & Quality: Ensure statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations are met across H&S, engineering, and environmental compliance. Champion continuous improvement and soft services compliance across the estate. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Operations at client meetings, inspections, and audits. Lead engagement with prison management, HMPPS, and internal governance boards. People & Culture: Inspire and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and service excellence. Support workforce planning and talent development. Innovation & Efficiency: Identify opportunities for cost reduction, service innovation, and operational transformation. Lead mobilisation and change initiatives as delegated by the Operations Director. What We're Looking For Proven senior FM leadership experience in secure, regulated, or complex environments. Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, H&S, and risk management. Demonstrated success managing multi-site or regional teams. Experience with public sector contracts (PFI, PPP, MoJ frameworks). Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Required Qualifications/ Experience: IWFM Level 5 (or equivalent), IOSH/NEBOSH. Experience in the custodial or justice sector is essential Key Behaviours We're looking for someone who embodies the following behaviours: Working Together Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Bigger Picture Communicating & Influencing Delivering at Pace This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-profile, socially important environment. If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of FM in the justice sector. Pride In People. We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone. GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Spring 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more. Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team An ISO 9001 Certified Company
Oct 04, 2025
Full time
National Delivery Director - Operations Contract Length: Permanent Salary: 98,896.86 Direct Reports: 5 Reports to: Operations Director Location: Hybrid (with travel across the South of England) Are you a strategic leader with a passion for operational excellence in complex, secure environments? We're looking for a National Delivery Director to play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality Facilities Management (FM) services across the Southern Prison Estate. Reporting into the Operations Director, you'll lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensure compliance and performance across hard and soft FM services, and act as a key liaison with stakeholders including the Ministry of Justice (MoJ), HMPPS, and site Governors. What You'll Be Doing: Operational Leadership: Support the execution of FM strategy across the East of England, Greater London, and South & Southwest Central regions. Collaborate with Regional Account Directors and site teams to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant service delivery. Drive performance, resource management, and budget oversight across your direct reports. Compliance & Quality: Ensure statutory, regulatory, and contractual obligations are met across H&S, engineering, and environmental compliance. Champion continuous improvement and soft services compliance across the estate. Stakeholder Engagement: Represent Operations at client meetings, inspections, and audits. Lead engagement with prison management, HMPPS, and internal governance boards. People & Culture: Inspire and develop high-performing teams, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and service excellence. Support workforce planning and talent development. Innovation & Efficiency: Identify opportunities for cost reduction, service innovation, and operational transformation. Lead mobilisation and change initiatives as delegated by the Operations Director. What We're Looking For Proven senior FM leadership experience in secure, regulated, or complex environments. Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, H&S, and risk management. Demonstrated success managing multi-site or regional teams. Experience with public sector contracts (PFI, PPP, MoJ frameworks). Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills. Required Qualifications/ Experience: IWFM Level 5 (or equivalent), IOSH/NEBOSH. Experience in the custodial or justice sector is essential Key Behaviours We're looking for someone who embodies the following behaviours: Working Together Managing a Quality Service Making Effective Decisions Seeing the Bigger Picture Communicating & Influencing Delivering at Pace This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a high-profile, socially important environment. If you're ready to lead with purpose and drive operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help shape the future of FM in the justice sector. Pride In People. We're passionate about promoting greater diversity and creating a workplace and culture where all of our employees have a voice that is heard, feel a sense of belonging and are empowered to be their true selves. We recognise the value that every single employee brings to the organisation. Everyone's needs at work are different and we are committed to doing our best to satisfy these differences whilst ensuring consistency and fairness for all. We promise to champion diversity and inclusion with ongoing learning and training, as well as career progression opportunities for everyone. GFSL has been notified by its shareholder (MOJ) that the provision of FM services will in future be delivered by the private sector. This means that following a successful procurement process, GFSL's services will transfer to a private sector provider/providers in Spring 2026. As the programme unfolds, we will learn more. Pride in People - Do the Right thing - One Team An ISO 9001 Certified Company
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Director to lead a major technology transformation programme within a large organisation within the Hertfordshire region. This role is an initial 12 month FTC and would require frequent travel to the Hertfordshire area, it is likely that this assignment will surpass the initial 12 months planned. The Programme Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing the delivery of key technology platforms and ensuring successful integration with legacy systems. We are ideally looking for someone who has a background in working within a highly regulated sector previously. Responsibilities Included: Lead the delivery of key technology platforms, ensuring successful integration with legacy systems. Accountable for delivering requirements and time lines that transform outcomes across clients and operational teams. Manage suppliers and contracts, ensuring cost-effective and value-driven partnerships. Build and lead multidisciplinary teams across a complex ecosystem of internal stakeholders and external partners. Identify and manage risks and interdependencies across multiple concurrent initiatives, maintaining oversight supported by structured reporting tools. Skills and Attributes: Proven experience as Programme Director for technology in a complex organisation, preferably within a regulated sector. Strong background within large scale technology transformations Proven experience delivering systems such as Salesforce Previous experience delivering Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & Workforce Management (WFM) Strong background in portfolio, programme, and risk management, with experience at Executive and Board level. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and build high-performing delivery environments. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Highly organised, decisive, and capable of navigating ambiguity with confidence. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
Sep 24, 2025
Full time
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Programme Director to lead a major technology transformation programme within a large organisation within the Hertfordshire region. This role is an initial 12 month FTC and would require frequent travel to the Hertfordshire area, it is likely that this assignment will surpass the initial 12 months planned. The Programme Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing the delivery of key technology platforms and ensuring successful integration with legacy systems. We are ideally looking for someone who has a background in working within a highly regulated sector previously. Responsibilities Included: Lead the delivery of key technology platforms, ensuring successful integration with legacy systems. Accountable for delivering requirements and time lines that transform outcomes across clients and operational teams. Manage suppliers and contracts, ensuring cost-effective and value-driven partnerships. Build and lead multidisciplinary teams across a complex ecosystem of internal stakeholders and external partners. Identify and manage risks and interdependencies across multiple concurrent initiatives, maintaining oversight supported by structured reporting tools. Skills and Attributes: Proven experience as Programme Director for technology in a complex organisation, preferably within a regulated sector. Strong background within large scale technology transformations Proven experience delivering systems such as Salesforce Previous experience delivering Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) & Workforce Management (WFM) Strong background in portfolio, programme, and risk management, with experience at Executive and Board level. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and build high-performing delivery environments. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills across technical and non-technical audiences. Highly organised, decisive, and capable of navigating ambiguity with confidence. At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.
