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Step into a Leadership Role Shaping the Future of Living at Dandara Living. At Dandara Living, we’re redefining how residential communities are operated and experienced. As our portfolio continues to grow across Build to Rent, Single Family Housing and PBSA, we’re looking for a Head of Facilities to lead from the front — setting standards, driving consistency, and building a facilities strategy that scales with ambition. This is a senior, national role with real influence. You’ll shape how our buildings are operated, how safety and compliance are embedded, and how residents experience their homes — today and as the portfolio evolves.
Job Responsibility:
Setting and maintaining portfolio-wide facilities, estates and compliance standards
Leading reactive maintenance, PPM, M&E and statutory compliance across BTR, SFH and PBSA
Championing a Safety First culture, with full oversight of fire, building safety and statutory obligations
Holding full budget responsibility for facilities and estates spend across the portfolio
Developing and managing strategic third-party supplier relationships to deliver value, quality and scalability
Leading vendor performance, escalation and SLA management
Acting as a senior escalation point for complex facilities, compliance or infrastructure issues
Supporting onsite teams with contractor management, permits to work and technical guidance
Overseeing CAFM and compliance systems, ensuring accurate reporting and KPI tracking
Producing clear, robust facilities and compliance reporting for internal stakeholders and investors
Leading lifecycle planning, asset condition assessments and CapEx recommendations
Supporting new scheme mobilisation, from O&M review through to steady-state operations
Collaborating with Development and Operations teams to deliver future-proofed facilities solutions
Requirements:
Proven experience in a senior facilities, estates or technical role within residential, hospitality, PBSA or similar environments
Strong understanding of facilities management across different residential asset classes
Demonstrable experience leading multi-site teams and specialist service providers
Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with investors and senior leaders
Strong commercial and budget management capability
IOSH qualification (or higher), with in-depth knowledge of health, safety and building compliance
A pragmatic, solutions-focused approach and willingness to travel nationally
What we offer:
Competitive car allowance and access to our EV scheme
Competitive annual bonus (discretionary)
33 days holiday + the option to buy 5 more
Up to 5% matched pension scheme
3x salary life assurance (option to increase to x4)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
24-hour Digital Doctor access
Health Assured Wisdom App
Competitive parental leave
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