Hours: 37 per week (full time) Contract: Permanent Salary: Grade 13 - £61,352 - £66,514 Location: Sheffield (This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office) Are you an experienced facilities and asset management leader ready to shape the future of South Yorkshire’s public estate? We’re looking for a strategic, forward‑thinking professional to join SYMCA as our Head of Facilities and Asset Management, a pivotal role ensuring our estate is safe, compliant, resilient, and delivering maximum value for our communities. We anticipate first stage interviews for this role will take place week commencing 17 August.

Applications must be accompanied by a cover letter to detail how you meet the criteria as detailed within the role profile. (please see role profile attached). Please note, all applications should be made directly via our careers portal .

If you have previously applied for this position, there is no need to submit another application as your previous application has already been considered. As Head of Facilities & Asset Management, you will take strategic responsibility for the management of SYMCA’s diverse estate, including the Advanced Manufacturing Park Technology Centre, major transport interchanges and bus infrastructure, our Head Office, and a range of legacy properties and land. You will lead the development and delivery of our asset and estates strategy, ensuring our facilities effectively support SYMCA’s transport and economic ambitions.

Your role will encompass facilities management, statutory and landlord compliance, asset data and systems (including CAFM/AMS), capital investment planning, and identifying commercial opportunities across the full asset lifecycle. This is a leadership role at the heart of a transforming organisation, ideal for someone who thrives on collaboration, innovation, and delivering high‑quality services to the public. What You’ll Be Doing Leading the strategic asset management function across our full estate portfolio.

Developing and delivering the annual Facilities and Estate Asset Management Plan. Ensuring statutory compliance, robust health and safety management, and strong governance across all sites. Overseeing supplier and contract management, including SLAs, KPIs, and performance reviews.

Managing capital and revenue investment planning, prioritisation, and reporting. Driving continuous improvement in FM service delivery. Managing tenant relationships and identifying opportunities for land use, disposal, or commercial development.

Leading, inspiring, and developing a high‑performing Facilities and Assets team. Collaborating with colleagues across Business Operations, Finance, Procurement, Legal, Marketing, and Customer Services. We’re looking for a professional who brings: A degree‑level qualification or equivalent, plus a higher‑level Facilities or Asset Management qualification.

Significant experience in facilities and asset management, ideally at senior level.

Requirements (E.G. PUWER, LOLER, CDM, MHSAW)

Proven experience in contract management, supplier performance, and FM service improvement. Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder‑management skills. Experience leading teams, delivering change, and managing complex estates.

Commercial and financial acumen, with the ability to interpret complex asset information and make evidence‑based decisions. CPD commitment; NEBOSH and IWFM membership are desirable. All colleagues have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme and the chance to be part of an organisation where you can really make a difference.

Located in Sheffield City Centre, we are well-placed for transport links and encourage employees to take advantage of the active travel facilities. Work/life balance is extremely important to us here at SYMCA with our recognised family/friendly policies, genuine work flexibility, recognition, and shared success.