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Head of Facilities - Sky Studios Elstree

Director of Facilities is responsible for developing and leading facilities operations at Sky Studios Elstree (SSE). This role ensures best use of SSE and Sky Spaces operations, tools, resources and knowledge whilst providing the best level of client service at SSE, ensuring a production friendly site and safe environment for all our clients and teams.

This role will drive excellence throughout the end-to-end Facilities operation at SSE, ensuring all facilities work is delivered on time and fully aligned with client expectations.

What you’ll do:

Manage Facilities team to ensure maximised performance and resilience as well as operational efficiency
Lead and drive ambitious sustainability agenda for facilities and site operation to ensure Sky Studios Elstree is on target to be the most sustainable studio lot in the world whilst facilitating productions in being as sustainable as possible.
Ensure delivery, service and maintenance of a high-performance network of mechanical, electrical and plumbing infrastructure across the site
Ownership of facilities systems and processes on behalf of SSE and in alignment with wider Sky Spaces and Enterprise Technology
Establish facilities KPIs and reporting aligned with SSE targets for best-in-class client service
Maintain responsibility for Facilities budget planning, tracking and spend management

What you’ll bring:

Strong understanding of the working practices of a top tier UK film studio production facility
5+ years of experience leading complex facility operations and solving complex operational problems
Passionate about driving sustainability and experience driving a green agenda in a corporate environment
Extensive experience in engineering solutions including mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, along with general maintenance of grounds and facilities
Willingness to challenge the status quo, introduce new and better ways of delivering results, and make difficult decisions and lead through change.
Highly delivery focused and solution orientated; quick to respond/act
Ability to lead teams of professionals by mentoring and developing; helping them reach their full potential.

Sky Studios Elstree

Sky Studios Elstree will provide a new home for Britain's thriving production sector and much needed studio space for Europe's brightest talent. Not only will it enable Sky to double its investment in Sky Originals, it will also play host to major film productions from NBCUniversal.

The Rewards:

There's a reason people can't stop talking about #LifeAtSky. Our great range of rewards really are something special, here are just a few:

Sky Q, for the TV you love all in one place
A generous pension package
Private healthcare
Discounted mobile and broadband
Access a wide range of exclusive Sky VIP rewards and experiences

How you'll work:

We know the world has changed, and we want to offer our employees the chance to collaborate at our unique office spaces, whilst enjoying the convenience of working from home.

We've adopted a hybrid working approach to give more flexibility on where and how we work. You'll find out more about what this means for this role during the recruitment process.

Your office base:

Elstree

Sky Studios Elstree is the beating production heart for new Sky Originals and Hollywood blockbusters from NBCUniversal. The studio lot and office space features cutting-edge technology, screening rooms, landscaped gardens and is set to be the world's most sustainable film and TV studio.

It's easy to get to Sky Studios Elstree, you can hop on a free electric shuttle bus to and from Elstree and Borehamwood station, or park your car or bike on-site. When you're here, make sure you grab a coffee or lunch in our subsidised cafe and sit in our central plaza surrounded by blockbuster-making sound stages.

Inclusion:

At Sky we don’t just look at your CV. We’re more focused on who you are and your potential. We also know that everyone has a life outside work, so we're happy to discuss flexible working.

We are a Disability Confident Accredited Employer, and welcome and encourage applications from all candidates. We will look to ensure a fair and consistent experience for all, and will make reasonable adjustments to support you where appropriate. Please flag any adjustments you need to your recruiter as early as you can.