Head of Operations - Soft FM
London | Full Time
Are you an experienced operational leader with a proven track record of managing large, complex FM contracts?
We're looking for a Head of Operations - Soft FM to lead the delivery of a major healthcare portfolio, ensuring exceptional service standards, commercial performance and customer satisfaction across a multi-service environment.
This is an opportunity to join a high-profile contract where you'll play a critical role in shaping strategy, leading large operational teams and building strong client relationships, whilst delivering safe, efficient and compliant services.
What You'll Be Doing
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Leading the operational delivery of multiple Soft FM services across a complex healthcare environment.
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Developing and delivering strategic plans that drive service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
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Taking full ownership of operational and financial performance, including P&L accountability.
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Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and acting as a key escalation point.
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Driving contractual compliance and ensuring KPI and SLA performance targets are consistently achieved.
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Leading, coaching and developing a large management team to create a high-performing and engaged workforce.
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Identifying efficiencies, improving productivity and delivering value without compromising quality.
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Supporting workforce planning, succession planning and talent development initiatives.
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Leading employee relations activity including organisational change, consultation and TUPE where required.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
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Senior leadership experience within Facilities Management, Healthcare FM or a similarly complex operational environment.
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Strong Soft FM expertise, including the delivery of multiple service lines.
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Proven experience managing large-scale contracts and multi-disciplinary teams.
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Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level.
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Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability, including budget and P&L responsibility.
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Experience driving service transformation, operational efficiencies and continuous improvement.
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Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
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The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on leadership style.
