Head of Corporate Facilities

Apply for the Head of Corporate Facilities role at West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Location:

Leeds / Hybrid
Full time – 37 hours per week
Permanent
Closing date – Sunday 25 January 2026 at 11:55pm
Interviews – Friday 13 February 2026
Requests for part‑time working and/or job share will be considered.

We currently have a vacancy for a Head of Corporate Facilities to join our People and Transformation team on a pivotal function at the heart of the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

This role offers the chance to shape and elevate our approach to facilities management across the organisation, lead five critical teams – Facilities Management, Health and Safety, Security, Reception Services and Contingency Strategy – and contribute to the wider strategic direction of the Combined Authority.

Alongside a competitive salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Work your way – Flexible and agile working options with a generous flexi‑time scheme to balance personal life and career.
• Time to recharge – 28 days of annual leave (increasing with length of service) plus all Bank Holidays.
• Free greener travel across West Yorkshire – Unlimited free bus and rail travel using the MCard (Zones 1–5).
• Secure your future – Highly competitive Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Investing in you – Fully funded professional development, regular training and up to 3 paid volunteering days per year.
• Grow with us – Incremental salary progression for most roles and annual cost‑of‑living increases.
• Family first – Enhanced parental and bereavement leave plus other family‑friendly policies.
• Your wellbeing, our priority – 24/7 free confidential counselling services and the Headspace app for you and up to 5 family or friends.
• Modern workspace in a prime location – Bright, contemporary offices just a 2‑minute walk from Leeds Train Station, fully equipped with the latest tech.

Take a look at our Employee Benefits webpage for more details.

Reporting into the Assistant Director of People and Transformation, your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing strategic leadership to ensure our corporate spaces are safe and compliant, while championing a positive health and safety culture.
• Developing and maintaining robust security strategies and local resilience frameworks in line with Strategic Mayoral Combined Authority requirements.
• Leading and managing the reception team at Wellington House (our corporate head office), ensuring the Combined Authority is welcoming, well‑maintained and compliant.
• Representing the Combined Authority as a senior leader in corporate facilities and as a key member of the People and Transformation team.

Please review the Role Profile for more information about the responsibilities.

You will have the following key skills, attributes, education and experience:

• A degree or equivalent relevant work experience within Facilities Management, Health and Safety or Security.
• A member of a recognised professional body, such as IOSH.
• Extensive experience in leading and operating at a senior level in Facilities Management.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of employees, partners, suppliers and stakeholders.

If this sounds like your next role, please complete the application form and tell us within the supporting statement why you would be a great fit for our role, how your skills, knowledge and experience align with the requirements under the ‘About You’ section and the criteria within the Role Profile. Visit our Advice for Candidates webpage for guidance on completing your application form.

If you would like to discuss this role in more detail, please contact Sarah Milne (Executive Assistant to Jo Dent, Assistant Director of People and Transformation) via sar

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