Operational Leadership & Performance

• Lead and manage Facilities Managers, Technical Managers and site teams across the regional portfolio, ensuring clear objectives and consistent service delivery.

• Ensure hard services meet contractual KPIs, SLAs, quality standards and statutory requirements across the estate of a leading broadcasting company.

• Conduct regular site visits and audits to monitor performance, compliance and service quality.

• Participate in the Bronze/Silver escalation process for incidents, escalating issues affecting broadcast continuity or service delivery to the Head of Operations.

• Monitor performance through One Data World, KPI reports and other systems, implementing corrective actions where required.

• Identify and deliver improvements to operational efficiency, service quality and contract performance.

Maintenance, Projects & Asset Management

• Ensure all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) is completed within agreed SLAs and investigate failures to prevent recurrence.

• Oversee additional works and task orders, coordinating with project teams and capital planning to ensure work is captured and delivered effectively.

• Oversee estate-wide programmes including PAT testing, fixed wire testing, asset management and change management.

• Ensure building systems and engineering assets are maintained, compliant and fit for purpose.

Client Relationship Management

• Maintain effective relationships with client stakeholders, resolving escalated issues and complaints promptly.

• Align operational delivery with client requirements and contractual commitments.

• Coordinate with internal teams, contractors and suppliers to maintain service standards and customer satisfaction.

Team Leadership & Development

• Set objectives, conduct performance reviews and identify training and development needs.

• Manage performance, absence, capability, disciplinary and grievance matters in line with company procedures.

• Support employee development and succession planning.

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and promote accountability across the regional team.

Financial Management

• Manage budgets, forecasts and expenditure, ensuring cost-effective service delivery.

• Monitor financial performance and implement cost-saving measures without compromising safety or service quality.

• Maintain commercial oversight of additional works, task orders and project expenditure.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure statutory compliance across hard services throughout the client’s estate.

• Manage health, safety and environmental risks, ensuring appropriate controls are in place.

• Ensure risk assessments, insurance inspections, audits and remedial actions are completed within required timescales, including water, fire and asbestos-related requirements.

• Support internal and external audits, addressing findings and minimising corrective action reports (CARs).

• Ensure compliance with OCS policies and procedures, including PPE requirements.

Building Management Cover

• Provide building management cover during planned and unplanned absences, including ICO and DICO responsibilities where required.

Person Specification

Experience & Qualifications

• 5–7 years’ experience in a senior facilities management or operational leadership role, managing multiple sites.

• Strong technical knowledge of hard services, statutory compliance and planned maintenance.

• Experience managing large teams, including direct reports and operational staff.

• Proven experience managing client relationships and service delivery.

• Experience in budget management, forecasting, cost control and commercial performance.

• Working knowledge of project delivery, task orders and capital planning.

• IOSH Managing Safely or higher-level health and safety qualification.

• Relevant degree or professional qualification in Facilities Management, Engineering, Business Management or a related discipline, such as IWFM.

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the region.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership, people management and decision-making skills.

• Ability to manage performance, absence, conflict, capability and employee development.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

• Ability to manage contractors, suppliers and client relationships effectively.

• Strong understanding of health and safety, statutory compliance and risk management.

• Commercial awareness, including budget control, workforce planning and resource management.

• Ability to analyse performance data, resolve operational issues and implement improvements.

• Self-motivated, organised and able to manage competing priorities.

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

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