Choice Housing based in Belfast are recruiting for a Head of Facilities Management. c.£67k + benefits package
Your new company Choice Housing Group Ireland are a registered charity and one of Northern Ireland’s largest independent housing associations. As an organisation, they manage over 14,000 homes and provide services to more than 40,000 tenants. Choice work hard to develop new homes that are urgently needed within our communities and are committed to excellence and innovation in housing and serving their customers. Within the organisation, they are supported by their subsidiaries Choice Services, which delivers repairs and maintenance to their properties and Maple and May Ltd, which provide private rented housing and affordable housing for sale.
Your new role This is an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager that is seeking a professional senior leadership role. As a newly created position within Choice Housing’s asset services directorate, it will be based in Belfast City Centre and offers career development along with hybrid working, generous annual leave and a selection of other benefits and perks.
The Head of Facilities Management will report to the Group Director of Asset Services and is responsible for leading and developing the organisation’s Facilities management across Choice’s property portfolio, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient environments for tenants, staff, and stakeholders. The role will provide strategic leadership in procurement, and be responsible for planning, contract delivery, service levels, and customer satisfaction whilst ensuring high standards of service delivery, value for money, and continuous improvement.
The postholder will build strong internal and external partnerships, support the wider Asset Management Service and manage a team of more than 6 staff focused on Contracts, Cleaning, Security and Grounds Maintenance.
The key responsibilities will cover:
- Strategic Leadership
- Contract Management
- Compliance
- Financial Management
- Personnel Management
- Auditing & Reporting
A full job description is available on request.
What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this role, you must possess the following:
Full professional membership of an FM related body such as IWFM / RICS / CIBSE / BICSC or similar.
5 years’ experience in a senior facilities role to include 5 years' experience in a management capacity.
Experience of managing contractors to meet performance targets/KPI’s.
Strong leadership, people management, and problem-solving skills.
Proven experience managing large budgets, controlling costs, and demonstrating value for money.
Proficiency in the use of IT systems, including FM software and Mobile working.
A commitment to continuous improvement.
Car driver and access to car.
What you'll get in return Choice Housing offers a superb range of perks and benefits to complement a modern work-life balance.
Salary c.£67,000 per annum
28 days annual leave and 12 public holidays
12% employer pension contribution
Essential car user allowance inclusive of car parking
Hybrid working – currently 3 remote days per week
Flexible working
Death in service payment x3 annual salary
6 months’ paid maternity leave, and 2 weeks paid paternity leave
Bereavement leave
Dedicated Health and Wellbeing champions/Mental Health First Aiders
Learning and Development opportunities – including paid membership fees
Health cash plan
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on 02890446900 or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. - Michael Dickson
