Head of Facilities Management - Luton

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 Luton

Situated in Bedfordshire, around 30 miles north of London, Luton is a thriving community that is home to a number of big businesses. It is also located in the London commuter belt, meaning those who live here have a wide choice of options when it comes to finding Head of Facilities Management vacancies.

Since the 17th century, Luton has been known for its hat making industry, and this is a tradition that continues today, although it is now a more niche market.

Vauxhall Motors has been based in Luton since 1905 and its headquarters are still located here. Although the firm's passenger car production has been moved to Ellesmere Port in Cheshire, some commercial vehicles - mainly vans - are still produced at the IBC Vehicles plant.

Other companies based in Luton, or which have major facilities in the city, include AstraZeneca pharmaceuticals, Ernst & Young, Experian, Siemens AG and Whitbread, a hospitality chain.

Luton is also home to one of the main airports that services the London area. It sees around ten million passengers every year and is one of the UK's busiest airports. EasyJet, Ryanair, Thomson Airways and Monarch Airlines are all based here and the airport also processes cargo for Atlantic Airways, BA, DHL, MNG and Varig Logistica.

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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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