Head of Facilities Management - Sports Stadium

A renowned London Football Club are seeking a Head of Facilities Management to oversee and manage all aspects of stadium operations, including maintenance, security, IT, grounds maintenance, and health & safety.

The Head of Facilities Management will play a crucial role in ensuring the running of the stadium for all sporting events, and other large-scale activities.

Key Responsibilities - Head of Facilities Management

• Management - Senior Management Team position. Coordinate and supervise the day-to-day operations of the stadium, ensuring all facilities and services meet the required standards and comply with regulations.
• Leadership - Lead, train, performance review and motivate a diverse team of operations personnel.
• Manage the maintenance team, ensuring that all stadium assets are sustained and maintained, scheduling works accordingly. Work within the SFG20 framework ensuring the maintenance schedules are completed accordingly.
• Work closely with the security team to ensure the safety and security of all stadium visitors, staff, and assets. Develop and implement security protocols and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Oversee the soft services delivery including cleaning, waste management, washroom services and pest control. Ensure all areas of the stadium are clean, safe, and well-presented.
• Systems - Collaborate with the IT team to ensure the reliability and security of all technology systems, including networks, systems, ticketing, communications, digital, visual and audio.
• Maintenance - Manage the grounds maintenance team, ensuring the stadium's playing pitch and surrounding areas are in optimal condition for events. Oversight of the club’s training ground off-site is also a key requirement.
• Health and Safety - Implement and enforce health and safety policies and procedures. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and conduct regular safety audits.
• Coordination - Work closely with event managers / coordinators to ensure seamless operations during events, including managing logistics, staffing, and crowd control.
• Develop and manage budgets for operations, ensuring cost-effective use of resources. Monitor expenses and identify opportunities for efficiency.
• Collaboration - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors, contractors, and local authorities, to ensure successful stadium operations.
• Improvement - Identify and implement opportunities for operational improvement, innovation, and sustainability.

Skills & Experience - Head of Facilities Management

• Proven experience in operations management, in a sports stadium or event venue.
• Demonstrate effective leadership and management experience of a team. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a positive 'can do’ attitude.
• Experience of health and safety regulations, security requirements, PPM compliance standards, COSHH and facilities regulations is expected.
• Ability to develop budgets, understand P&L and financially manage a department.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to respond quickly to operational challenges and emergencies.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, to accommodate event schedules.

This is a rare and outstanding Head of Facilities Management position with a high-profile London Football Club, to register your interest please apply with your CV details immediately.