Head of Building Operations and Facilities

What you'll be doing

Behind every successful Parliamentary day is a team ensuring that one of the UK's most iconic and historic estates runs seamlessly. The House of Commons is looking for an experienced and forward-thinking

Head of Building Operations and Facilities to lead the essential services that keep Parliament running safely, efficiently and effectively. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of facilities management across the Parliamentary Estate, overseeing a diverse range of services that support Members, staff and visitors every day. You will play a key role in driving innovation, improving operational performance and leading high-performing teams, ensuring Parliament's buildings and services remain resilient, welcoming and ready to meet the demands of a constantly evolving environment.

This role is offered on a hybrid working basis, with an expectation of you spending 40% of your time in the office.

Find out more about working at the House of Commons.

Why Join us?

In addition to your salary, we offer

an attractive range of benefits including but not limited to

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Generous annual leave starting at 30 days and increasing to 35 after one full working year.

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Enrolment in the excellent

Civil Service pension scheme with an average employer contribution of 28.97%

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Flexible working options that help you find a balance including enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental and adoption leave, caring leave and alternative working patterns.

What we're looking for

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Qualifications and professional experience

A relevant degree in Facilities Management, Estates Management, Building Operations, Business Management or a related field, or substantial equivalent senior professional experience, supported by relevant professional expertise and ongoing development.

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Leadership and operational experience

Significant experience leading complex facilities, building operations or similar services, with the ability to inspire multidisciplinary teams, develop talent and build a culture of high performance.

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Facilities management expertise

A strong understanding of building operations, health and safety, compliance and operational resilience, with the confidence to manage challenges and maintain high service standards.

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Strategic thinking and problem-solving

The ability to manage competing priorities, assess risks and make informed decisions that support safe, reliable and effective service delivery.

How to Apply

CV & Supporting Statement

• If you would like to apply for this role, please submit your CV and covering letter with an 500 -word limit.

More information on the application process can be found here

Application process - UK Parliament

Additional Information

Please ensure that you anonymise your application by removing any identifiable factors from your CV or Supporting Statement.

Please note that most job offers will be made at the minimum of the salary range, other than in exceptional circumstances.

We may close the vacancy prior to the closing date stated due to a high volume of applications.

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