Head of Facilities Management in Burnley

Job description

Are you an experienced Head of Facilities Manager with a passion for delivering complex industrial projects and driving operational excellence? We are seeking a dynamic individual to lead and manage all aspects of facilities services across our large industrial site.

This is a pivotal role within a global high-technology organisation operating at the forefront of aviation, defense, and space markets. With a strong focus on sustainability, safety, and innovation, our company plays a critical role in shaping the future of air transport.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading the delivery of strategic capital investment plans and large-scale revenue projects (up to £6M)
• Reporting on plant availability, maintenance, and compliance to the Site Board of Directors
• Overseeing both hard and soft services, working within Total Facilities Management (TFM) principles
• Acting as Site Security Manager in liaison with corporate security functions
• Ensuring statutory and HSE compliance for all infrastructure and plant-related topics
• Managing EN9100 'A' category quality compliance for facilities-related processes
• Driving CAPEX planning and presenting business cases to senior stakeholders
• Developing and implementing improvement strategies across security and infrastructure

What You'll Need:

• Minimum 7 years' experience in a first-tier industrial environment, ideally aerospace or similar
• Proven experience in delivering complex industrial capital projects
• Engineering degree (BEng or equivalent)
• Minimum 3 years working in a modern, proactive maintenance environment
• Strong budget management experience (projects valued £10M+)
• In-depth knowledge of statutory compliance and regulatory standards
• Leadership experience managing large teams within a service provider or contractor setting
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across all business levels
• Experience with EN9100 quality compliance and industrial security practices
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and ideally AutoCAD and SAP
• Six Sigma or Lean certification (desirable)
• Experience in crisis management within facilities/infrastructure (desirable)

What We Offer:

• 37-hour working week over 4.5 days, with early finish on Fridays
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) with option to purchase 5 more
• Generous employer pension contributions with flexible options
• Private medical insurance and life assurance
• Income protection plan and enhanced family leave policies
• Professional development and career support
• Subsidised on-site catering and electric car charging
• Corporate wellbeing and fitness membership benefits
• Access to high street discounts and employee assistance programmes
• Regular team-building and leadership development events

If you're ready to make a strategic impact in a global, forward-thinking organisation and thrive in a challenging industrial environment, we want to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Burnley

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English