Job Title: Property Director - Malmaison & Hotel du Vin
Salary: Salary:Competitive Salary & Benefits
Location: Location: Flexible on location – Travel required nationally and to the head office in London
A truly exciting opportunity has arisen to join the senior leadership team of Malmaison and Hotel Du Vin in the newly created role of Property Director. The Property Director will be responsible for overseeing the property management and compliance function across the organisation and will have a particular focus on developing the hotels’ plant, equipment & infrastructure within an ESG framework to ultimately reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
What you’ll be doing…
1. Develop and implement comprehensive facilities management strategies, policies, and procedures aligned with the company's goals and objectives.
2. To lead, guide and support the regional maintenance managers (RMM) and property maintenance managers (PMM) and their teams, with supplier contracts, maintenance care programmes and capex requirements.
3. Develop and manage the central property/maintenance management budget, optimizing resources and implementing cost-effective solutions.
4. Prepare business cases, feasibility studies & presentations and implement agreed plans to improve the performance of all assets within an ESG framework.
5. Ensure Company carbon reduction & ESG targets are factored in when reviewing and implementing all Initiatives, Contracts and Capex projects.
6. Oversee and Collate energy and waste reports to track property/region/cluster consumption in liaison with the properties and Procurement.
7. Conduct regular inspections and audits of facilities to identify areas for improvement, mitigate risks, and enhance operational efficiency.
8. Collaborate with internal stakeholders, such as the Operations, Projects, and Design teams, to support new hotel openings, renovations, and capital improvement projects.
9. Work in liaison with the Health & Safety Director, Regional Ops Directors and General Managers to ensure all Audits, Business Continuity Plans and Risk management reports are completed on time and the findings acted upon in a timely manner in accordance with company/legal standards.
10. Support Crisis Management in terms of training, reporting, updating BCP, ORS, Emergency Preparedness & implementation.
What we’re looking for…
11. Proven experience at a senior-level property/ facilities management role, preferably within the hospitality industry or a similar environment.
12. Demonstrated track record in leading and managing a team of property/facilities management professionals.
13. Strong knowledge of building systems, maintenance practices, and health and safety regulations.
14. Experience in budgeting, financial management, and contract negotiations within a facilities management context.
15. Familiarity with construction and renovation processes, including managing projects and coordinating with external contractors.
16. Experience in sustainability initiatives and implementing environmentally friendly practices is desirable.
17. Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
18. Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing facilities-related issues.
19. Appropriate mechanical/ engineering/ electrical qualifications to degree level, CIOB or RICS, or IWFM level 6/7.
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