Head of Operations - Soft FM
| Company: | Mitie |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NW1 2BU |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 13 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Head of Operations - Soft FMLondon | Full Time
Are you an experienced operational leader with a proven track record of managing large, complex FM contracts?
We're looking for a Head of Operations - Soft FM to lead the delivery of a major healthcare portfolio, ensuring exceptional service standards, commercial performance and customer satisfaction across a multi-service environment.
This is an opportunity to 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.
What You'll Be Doing
-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.
What We're Looking ForWe're keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:
-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.
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