Head of Facilities Management and Property Services - Salford
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for creating safe, high-performing, and sustainable environments? We are looking for an exceptional Head of Facilities Management & Property Services to play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering outstanding services across our diverse estate.
Reporting to the Deputy Director of Estates & Facilities, you will lead the delivery of facilities and property services that underpin our academic, operational commercial, and community ambitions.
This is a high-impact role where your leadership will directly influence how we enhance the experience of our students and colleagues through the services we deliver and the spaces we create.
You will inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, customer-focused facilities management (FM) and property services, driving performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.
With responsibility for both hard and soft FM services alongside property management, you will ensure our estate is safe, compliant, sustainable,



and future-ready.
What you'll be doing:
Youll take ownership of the strategic and operational delivery of facilities services, ensuring everything from maintenance and cleaning to landscaping and helpdesk operations runs seamlessly. Youll use data and insight to continually improve performance, enhance the customer experience, and deliver value for money.
Working collaboratively across the organisation, youll build strong relationships with stakeholders and act as a key link between Facilities, Technical Services, Compliance, and Health & Safety teams. Youll champion a positive safety culture, ensure full regulatory compliance, and support audit readiness.
Youll also lead on the management of our property portfolio, overseeing leases, licences, and landlord/tenant matters, while working closely with legal and external partners. In addition, you will manage budgets, procurement, and contracts ensur

📌 Head of Facilities Management and Property Services (Les)
🏢 University of Salford
📍 Les