Choice Housing - Head of Facilities Management

Job Description Your new companyChoice Housing Group Ireland are a registered charity and one of Northern Ireland's largest independent housing associations. As an organisation, they manage over 13,000 homes and provide services to more than 33,000 tenants. Choice work hard to develop new homes that are urgently needed within our communities and are committed to excellence and innovation in housing and serving their customers. Within the organisation, they are supported by their subsidiaries Choice Services, which delivers repairs and maintenance to their properties and Maple and May Ltd, which provide private rented housing and affordable housing for sale.Your new roleThis is an exciting opportunity for a Facilities Manager that is seeking a professional senior leadership role. As a newly created position within Choice Housing's asset services directorate, it will be based in Belfast City Centre and offers career development along with hybrid working, generous annual leave and a selection of other benefits and perks.The Head of Facilities Management will report to the Group Director of Asset Services and is responsible for leading and developing the organisation's Facilities management across Choice's property portfolio, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient environments for tenants, staff, and stakeholders. The role will provide strategic leadership in procurement, and be responsible for planning, contract delivery, service levels, and customer satisfaction whilst ensuring high standards of service delivery, value for money, and continuous improvement.The postholder will build strong internal and external partnerships, support the wider Asset Management Service and manage a team of more than 6 staff focused on Contracts, Cleaning, Security and Grounds Maintenance.The key responsibilities will cover:Strategic LeadershipContract ManagementComplianceFinancial ManagementPersonnel ManagementAuditing & ReportingA full job description is available on request.What you'll need to succeedAs the Head of Facilities Management for Choice Housing, you will be required to hold relevant professional industry memberships and have the necessary experience and knowledge to lead, advise and mentor. As such, to be eligible for this position, you must meet the following criteria:ProfessionalEssential: Full professional membership of an FM related body such as IWFM / RICS / CIBSE / BICSC or similar.Desirable: Degree or equivalent in a property management / estates / management related discipline.ExperienceEssential: At least 5 years' experience in a senior facilities role, including 5 years in management.Experience of managing contractors to meet performance targets/KPI'sStrong leadership, people management, and problem-solving skills.FinancialEssential:Proven experience managing large budgets, controlling costs, and demonstrating value for money.AptitudesEssential: Proficiency in the use of IT systems, including FM software and Mobile working.A commitment to continuous improvementDesirable: Mentoring of staff.OtherEssential:Car driver and access to car.What you'll get in returnChoice Housing offer a superb range of perks and benefits to complement a modern work-life balance.Salary - c.67,00028 days annual leave and 12 public holidays12% employer pension contributionEssential car user allowance inclusive of car parkingHybrid working - currently 3 remote days per weekFlexible workingDeath in service payment x3 annual salary6 months' paid maternity leave, and 2 weeks paid paternity leaveBereavement leaveDedicated Health and Wellbeing champions/Mental Health First AidersLearning and Development opportunities - including paid membership feesHealth cash planWhat you need to do nowClosing date for application - Friday 13th February at 5pm. If you're interested in this role, contact Michael Dickson on 02890446900 or click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-02