Head Of Property And Fm in London, London

London
permanent, full-time
£90,000 - £100,000 per annum

UK working eligibility only.

The Role: Head of Property & FM

Location: London – With Travel
Salary: Up to £100,000 per annum

Sector: Retail / Travel / F&B

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Property and FM to lead an integrated property, facilities, and compliance function across a diverse UK & Ireland estate. This portfolio spans retail and food & beverage outlets within fast-paced, complex and regulated environments.

The Head of Property and FM is a senior leadership role responsible for ensuring the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of all physical assets, while supporting business growth through refurbishment, redevelopment, and new store openings.

Key Responsibilities

  • Compliance & Health & Safety Lead and embed a robust compliance framework aligned with UK & Ireland legislation, sector regulations, and internal standards
  • Facilities Management - Develop and deliver a comprehensive FM strategy across planned, reactive, and lifecycle maintenance
  • Own Health & Safety strategy, governance, and performance across all sites
  • Ensure full compliance with statutory requirements including fire safety, CDM, electrical, gas, water hygiene, and accessibility
  • Oversee audits, risk assessments, incident investigations, and corrective actions
  • Champion a strong safety-first culture across all teams
  • Manage outsourced providers and contractors to ensure service excellence, compliance, and cost control
  • Ensure seamless 24/7 operations in a live airport environment with minimal disruption
  • Property Maintenance & Asset Management - Oversee maintenance of all retail and F&B units to ensure safety, compliance, and brand standards
  • Implement asset lifecycle strategies and long-term maintenance plans
  • Capital Projects & Development - Lead end-to-end delivery of refurbishments, reconfigurations, and new store developments
  • Stakeholder Management - Build strong relationships with airport operators, landlords, regulators, and internal teams
  • Budget & Financial Control - Develop and manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets
  • Sustainability & ESG - Support delivery of sustainability initiatives including energy efficiency and carbon reduction
  • Leadership & Team Development - Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing property services team
  • Key Skills & Experience - Significant senior leadership experience in property, facilities, or estate management within a multi-site environment
  • Background in retail, hospitality, travel hubs or similarly complex operational settings
  • Strong track record in compliance and Health & Safety leadership
  • Experience delivering refurbishment and new build projects in regulated environments

Qualifications

  • Degree (or equivalent) in Property, Facilities Management, Engineering, or related field (desirable)
  • Recognised Health & Safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH) or equivalent experience
  • Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. IWFM, RICS, IOSH) is advantageous

It is a very exciting time to join this growing group. To be considered please click apply!

To view all our vacancies, go to, www.corecruitment.com

You must be able to live and work in the UK without restriction.

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