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Permanent

Head Of Operations

Skillmatch Recruitment Ltd
London
money-bag £90000 - £100000/annum
Posted: 15 October 2026 (4 days ago)
Closing date: 14 November 2026
Ref: 225730875

Our client is-looking for an experienced operational leader with a proven track record of managing large, complex FM contracts.

This is an exciting opportunity for a-Head of Operations-to lead the delivery of a major healthcare portfolio, ensuring exceptional service standards, commercial performance and customer satisfaction across a multi-service environment.

As the Head of Operations, you''ll join a high-profile contract where you''ll play a critical role in shaping strategy, leading large operational teams and building strong client relationships, whilst delivering safe, efficient and compliant services.

As our-Head of Operations, your key responsibilities will include:

  • Leading the operational delivery of multiple Soft FM services across a complex healthcare environment.
  • Developing and delivering strategic plans that drive service excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Taking full ownership of operational and financial performance, including P&L accountability.
  • Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and acting as a key escalation point.
  • Driving contractual compliance and ensuring KPI and SLA performance targets are consistently achieved.
  • Leading, coaching and developing a large management team to create a high-performing and engaged workforce.
  • Identifying efficiencies, improving productivity and delivering value without compromising quality.
  • Supporting workforce planning, succession planning and talent development initiatives.
  • Leading employee relations activity including organisational change, consultation and TUPE where required.

As the Head of Operations-you''ll ideally have:

  • Senior leadership experience within Facilities Management, Healthcare FM or a similarly complex operational environment.
  • Strong Soft FM expertise, including the delivery of multiple service lines.
  • Proven experience managing large-scale contracts and multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence at executive level.
  • Strong commercial awareness and financial management capability, including budget and P&L responsibility.
  • Experience driving service transformation, operational efficiencies and continuous improvement.
  • Exceptional communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
  • The ability to balance strategic thinking with a hands-on leadership style.

As a Head of Operations, you''ll be joining an organisation that invests in its people and provides opportunities to develop your technical expertise, leadership capability and long-term career.

If you feel you have the necessary skills set and experience to perform this-role, and you are interested in an opportunity offering unparalleled career development, please apply now.

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