The role A well-known national organisation with a public-facing site in Chelsea needs a Head of Facilities for a 10-month fixed-term contract. You will take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the buildings, keeping them safe, compliant and welcoming for staff, visitors and events. The in-house team is small and includes a technician for hands-on repairs. Your focus will be managing contractors and suppliers, controlling budgets and keeping senior colleagues informed. Key duties * Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, statutory compliance, and health and safety * Brief, manage and sign off contractors and suppliers * Read building management system data well enough to diagnose faults and give contractors clear instructions * Manage the facilities budget and approve quotations * Act as the facilities contact for senior stakeholders, colleagues and visitors * Act as duty manager on three to four Saturdays a month, with occasional evening events What we are looking for * Proven experience managing facilities in a busy, occupied or public-facing building * Working knowledge of building management systems, compliance and contractor management * A professional, customer-focused manner and confidence dealing with senior people * IOSH Managing Safely as a minimum, with NEBOSH preferred * Genuine interest in a 10-month contract and availability to start quickly. Job title: Head of Facilities | 10-Month Fixed-Term Contract | Chelsea, London Salary: £49,340 per annum, pro rata Location: Chelsea, London Contract: Fixed term, 10 months, full time Start date: Immediately Hours: 37 hours a week net, five days out of seven, including some Saturdays. Occasional expensed travel to a second site in Stevenage. Checks: Basic DBS check and two references. To apply: Please send your CV with a short covering note explaining why the role interests you and confirming that you are comfortable with the salary and the 10-month term. Shortlisted candidates will receive the full job description. All applications are treated in confidence