Head of Estates, Security & Resilience

Your new company An executive non-departmental public body and independent regulator that promotes transparency and integrity in business. Your new roleOur client is a respected, highly regulated organisation seeking an experienced Head of Estates, Security & Resilience to provide strategic leadership across cyber security, information security, business continuity, physical security, facilities resilience and operational risk management. This is a senior leadership opportunity for an individual who can balance strategic thinking with operational delivery while protecting critical business services, assets, people and infrastructure.Key Priorities

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• Lead the remediation and improvement of the London office HVAC system.
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• Complete office occupancy and facilities agreement renewals for the Birmingham location.
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• Review and strengthen Fire Marshal and First Aider arrangements.
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• Refresh and modernise the Business Continuity Strategy.
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• Deliver workplace improvement projects, including office redesign and installation of soundproof working pods.
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• Review and improve self-service booking processes for catering, meeting rooms and venues.
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Broader Responsibilities

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• Lead the organisation's Security, Resilience and Facilities Management agenda.
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• Drive business continuity, disaster recovery and resilience planning.
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• Manage enterprise risk, compliance and governance frameworks.
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• Oversee facilities management, contractor performance and statutory compliance.
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• Provide executive-level reporting and stakeholder engagement.
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• Lead response activities during major incidents and operational disruptions.
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What you'll need to succeed

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• Senior leadership experience across resilience, security, facilities or corporate services.
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• Strong knowledge of business continuity and operational resilience.
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• Experience managing estates and facilities within a complex environment.
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• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement with Executive and Board-level audiences.
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• Ability to deliver change quickly in an interim capacity.
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What you'll get in returnThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation and make a visible impact across workplace services, resilience and operational performance from day one. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

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