Head of Facilities Management - Crawley
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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.
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Located between Brighton and the capital, Crawley is a West Sussex town about 28 miles south of London Charing Cross. It's a great spot for those seeking Head of Facilities Management vacancies and the town also serves as a commuter hub.
With a history dating back to the Stone Age, Crawley was an important location during the Roman Period, serving as a centre for ironworking and then becoming a market town during the 13th century.
During the Victorian era, the railway came to Crawley. This helped the region to grow and engineering and manufacturing became more prominent - something that continues today.
Indeed, just some of the businesses with factories or other facilities in Crawley include BOC Edwards, Unilever, APV Vent Axia and Thales, a manufacturer of flight simulators.
Crawley is a centre for finance, home to a number of banking, insurance and credit companies such as Deloitte & Touche and B & CE Benefit Schemes. It's also an important location for the transport and communication industry - such as First Choice Holidays, William Reed Group and Metrobus.
What's more, Gatwick Airport, one of the busiest airports in the UK, is situated on the edge of town. Not only does it see more than 30 million passengers pass through its gates every year, it is also a major cargo handler, dealing with freight shipments from around the world.

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