Head of Property & Facilities

The Company is seeking a Head of Property and Facilities to lead its national property function across a large, multi-site estate. The role involves developing and implementing property strategies, leading a multidisciplinary team, and serving as the senior escalation point for estate-related issues. Responsibilities include managing substantial operational budgets, overseeing maintenance programmes and contractor networks, and ensuring statutory compliance, safety, and business continuity. The successful candidate will also support property projects and acquisitions, manage supplier performance, optimize facilities management systems, and advance sustainability initiatives, including utilities management and carbon reporting. Candidates should have proven experience leading UK-wide, multi-site property or facilities operations, managing teams and significant budgets, and building effective relationships with senior stakeholders. A degree or equivalent experience in building surveying, construction, or a relevant professional discipline is required. Strong knowledge of building compliance, safety audits, risk management, contractor oversight, and business continuity is essential, along with experience implementing or improving facilities management systems. Sustainability and carbon reporting experience is valued; exposure to logistics, industrial, or distribution environments is an advantage.