Erskine Veterans Charity
Head of Facilities Management
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Head of Facilities Management
Salary: £68,000–£80,000
About Erskine Veterans Charity
For over a century, Erskine has supported veterans across Scotland through exceptional care, housing and community services. Our estate is at the heart of that mission, providing the environments that enable veterans and their families to thrive.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Head of Facilities Management to lead the strategic and operational management of our diverse property portfolio, including care homes, the Veterans Village, supported accommodation and community facilities across Scotland.
As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, you will lead the development and delivery of Erskine's estates and facilities strategy, ensuring our buildings remain safe, compliant, sustainable and fit for the future. You will oversee maintenance and capital investment programmes, drive improvements in performance and value, and play a key role in supporting the organisation's future growth, including the development of new Veteran Activity Centres.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the strategic and operational management of the property portfolio
- Develop and deliver Erskine's estates and facilities strategy
- Ensure buildings remain safe, compliant, sustainable, and fit for the future
- Oversee maintenance and capital investment programmes
- Drive improvements in performance and value
- Support the organisation's future growth
- Build effective relationships with colleagues, suppliers, and senior stakeholders
Required Experience
- Commercially minded facilities management leader
- Experience managing complex, multi-site estates
- Strong track record in compliance, health and safety, contractor management, asset planning, and budget leadership
- Experience within the care sector is not essential; experience in housing, education, defence, commercial property, hospitality, infrastructure, or other safety-critical environments is welcome
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Location and Working Model
Based at Erskine Veterans Village in Bishopton, the role will involve travel to services across Scotland as required and operates within Erskine's hybrid working model, with the successful candidate expected to spend approximately 50% of their time on site.
Application Information
For more information and to receive the full role profile, please contact Tara Tannock at Livingston James via taratannock@livingstonjames.com
Equal Opportunities
Erskine is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.
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