Buildings Director – 2 Month FTC

Posted 17hrs ago

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Director of Facilities providing strategic leadership in building operations for Global University Systems across the UK. Ensuring safe, compliant, and customer-focused environments to enhance student and staff experiences.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead, develop, and inspire the UK Building Operations team
  • Provide strategic operational insight to support campus planning, estate strategy, and capital investment decisions
  • Establish and embed robust governance, accountability, and performance frameworks across building operations
  • Deliver continuous improvement, service innovation, and value for money
  • Ensure all buildings and services are safe, compliant, and fully aligned with statutory, regulatory, and Group standards
  • Oversee consistent delivery of hard and soft FM services across all UK sites

Requirements:

  • Significant senior leadership experience in estates, building, or facilities management within a complex, multi-site environment
  • Proven track record of leading high-performing operational teams and delivering service transformation
  • Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety, risk management, and building regulations
  • Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills
  • Degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline
  • NEBOSH / IOSH qualification and membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM)

Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata), plus bank holidays
  • Contributory Pension Scheme - 5% personal contribution & 3% Company contribution
  • Season Ticket Loan (T&C's apply)
  • Eye Care Vouchers
  • Training & Development opportunities (T&C's apply)
  • Staff Discount Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Refer a Friend Scheme for staff members (T&C's apply)