Job Type: Permanent
Location: This role could be based in either our Wythall or Edinburgh offices with time spent working in the office and at home.
Flexible working: All of our roles are open to part-time, job-share and other types of flexibility. We will discuss what is important to you and balancing this with business requirements during the recruitment process.
Closing Date: 15th November 2024 (23:59)
Salary and benefits : £120,000 – £150,000 depending on experience plus 30% bonus up to 60%, private medical cover, 38 days annual leave, excellent pension, 12x salary life assurance, career breaks, income protection, 3x volunteering days and much more
We have a fantastic opportunity for a talented leader to join the Phoenix HR and Premises team as Head of Property and Facilities. The world of work is constantly changing, and we’re looking for someone to join us to continue our transformation and shape the future of our workplace. If you’re passionate about property and facilities and want to create spaces where colleagues love to work, this one could be for you!
Who are we?
We want to be the best place that any of our 6,600 colleagues have ever worked.
We’re the UK’s largest long-term savings and retirement business. We offer a range of products across our market-leading brands, Standard Life, SunLife, Phoenix Life and ReAssure. Around 1 in 5 people in the UK has a pension with us. We’re a FTSE 100 organisation that is tackling key issues such as transitioning our portfolio to net zero by 2050, and we’re not done yet.
The role
You’ll play a key role in driving the next phase of our growth, shaping the workplace experience for our colleagues across the UK and Europe. You will ensure that our offices are not just functional but are truly inspiring places to work. You’ll lead the transformation of our 1 million sq ft. property portfolio, which represents an asset valued at c.£32m, creating state-of-the-art facilities that reflect our ambition to be the best place that any of us have ever worked.
Reporting to the HR Chief Operating Officer, you’ll lead all elements of the Property and Facilities function. You will drive innovation, manage sustainability goals and create workspaces that meet the expectations of our diverse workforce and enable our colleagues to thrive.
You will:
1. Lead all Property and Facilities activities, working closely with senior leaders and the Board
2. Develop and inspire a high-performing team to deliver exceptional workplace experiences
3. Shape and execute a property strategy that supports diverse ways of working and meets current and future workforce demands
4. Explore opportunities to generate income from our property portfolio
5. Develop technology used to improve efficiency and customer service
6. Manage third-party suppliers to ensure excellent service and contractual compliance
7. Take financial accountability for Premises capital and revenue budgets
8. Champion our sustainability goals, driving the transition to carbon neutral by 2025
What are we looking for?
We’re looking for an inspirational leader to drive our property strategy for now and the future.
9. Extensive experience managing large corporate property portfolios in a complex, matrixed environment
10. Commercially savvy, with a deep understanding of cost management and property trends across the UK and Europe
11. A track record of successfully delivering £10m+ property and facilities projects
12. A visionary leader focused on creating exceptional customer experiences and developing high performing teams
13. A collaborative and enthusiastic approach with a real passion for delighting customers
If you’re ready to lead the way in Property & Facilities and want to help us create the best workplace possible in an ever-changing world of work, we’d love to hear from you.
We want to hire the whole version of you.
We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we’ve advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you.
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