Head of Facilities
Hard Services
Facilities Management (main)
Estates, Property
The Head of Facilities at the Royal College of Psychiatrists offers a unique and exciting opportunity to blend strategic leadership and operational facilities management. The role will be responsible for overseeing our London headquarters and UK offices, ensuring our sites remain safe, efficient, and aligned with the College’s goals. The main accountabilities will also include driving the development of 21 Prescot Street as an external events venue and leading our sustainability programme.
Whether you’re an experienced Facilities Manager ready to step up or a seasoned Head of Facilities, this role offers the opportunity to shape and develop our facilities team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Facilities team, fostering high performance and continuous improvement.
- Oversee facilities operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and outstanding service delivery.
- Drive strategic initiatives, including sustainability programmes and events management.
- Manage budgets effectively, optimising resources and cost efficiency.
- Act as a role model for excellence, customer focus, and College values.
The Team & Department
The Facilities team has undergone significant transformation, recently integrating the Prescot Street events portfolio. With a renewed focus on performance and continuous improvement, we are building a strong, collaborative leadership team across Finance & Operations. You will play a key role in shaping its future and developing its people.
About You
- Proven team leadership experience with a passion for developing people and creating high-performing teams.
- Strong background in facilities management, balancing strategic oversight with hands-on leadership.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, solutions-driven approach with a commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.
The College values a diverse workforce and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, reflecting the population it serves.
We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and supportive culture, a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We aim to promote a more inclusive environment, which attracts all candidates and signals our commitment to celebrate and promote diversity.
We will provide appropriate reasonable adjustments for candidates who may have a disability.
We only recruit the best and in return for your commitment, the College offers an attractive salary and benefits.
We welcome applications from all sections of the Community.
The Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) is the professional membership body for psychiatrists and promotes excellent care for people with mental illness. It has 21,000 members and engages with government and the media as the leading voice of the UK’s mental health services. The College is an award winning, values-based organisation.
