Head of Facilities Management Jobs
The Head of Facilities Management oversees the strategic direction and development of the facilities operations across multiple elements in a complex environment including busy warehouses, distribution centres and depots.
They will lead a team and control large scale projects, programs, contracts and operations of high complexity to deliver a great environment and drive maximum innovation.
The skills required
The Head of Facilities Management must demonstrate strategic thinking and possess leadership skills to influence across the business at all levels to drive best practise.
Experience in a business with many sites and units is necessary as well as an open mind that allows you to work collaboratively across all business functions.
A strong track record of managing financial budgets, vendors and contracts will be required, along with advanced strategic and operational facilities and property management skills.
Head of Facilities Management Jobs in Sutton Coldfield
The town of Sutton Coldfield, in the north east of the Birmingham conurbation, has grown steadily over the centuries from a hamlet and manor house to what it is now, a largely residential town with a population of around 100,000 people. It’s a popular place to live for commuter into Birmingham, with a strong middle class element to it. To the east of the town’s built-up area (though technically part of the town) is Sutton Park, a beautiful area with ponds, lakes, ancient woodlands and wetlands, where many locals spend their free time.
During the industrial revolution Sutton Coldfield became a town well known for industry. Its most notable produce was armaments, mainly gun barrels and blades, but also of spades, knives and other tools. The industry in the area was relatively short-lived, however. The town remained wealthy, however, a fact not lost on the King, who imposed relatively high taxes on the town.
Today, retail and entertainment are important elements of Sutton Coldfield’s economy, and there’s a real upmarket feel to the place and many of its shops. It’s always worth looking for Head of Facilities Management vacancies in such places, and Sutton Coldfield is no exception. Large amounts of goods are brought into the town to service the large and economically active population, so good managers and executives are always valued.
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Cast UK have jobs in every UK county and city, so we are well placed to find you work in logistics, procurement or supply chain wherever you are located. If you’re moving house, please see if there are any positions available in the area you’re moving to; and if you’re simply looking for more fulfilment in your working life, there’s more than likely an employer who’s looking for the skills you have.
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To find out more about how Cast UK can help you recruit a Head of Facilities Management for your business or find you a job as a Head of Facilities Management then contact one of our consultant team on 020 8185 5200.
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