Head, Facilities and Administration

Edlom Consulting Services
Lagos Mainland, Lagos, Nigeria | Posted 1 month ago
Full-time On-site
Manager

Job Description

Must have skills:

facilities management leadership

Qualifications

Experience

· 10+ years of experience in Facilities and Administration, or Operations management.


· Proven experience managing multi-site facilities and third-party vendors.


· Strong background in preventive maintenance, utilities management, and office operations.


· Experience in fast-growing or high-change environments is highly desirable.


Skills & Competencies

· Strong leadership and people management skills.


· Excellent vendor negotiation and contract management capability.


· High attention to detail with strong problem-solving skills.


· Ability to think strategically while executing operationally.


· Strong budgeting, cost control, and reporting skills.


· Clear, confident communication and escalation judgement.


Education

· Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management, Engineering, or a related field.


· Relevant professional certifications are an added advantage.


Job role

Summary

The Head of Facilities & Administration is responsible for ensuring safe, reliable, cost-effective, and well-managed physical work environments and administrative services that enable business productivity and growth. The role provides strategic leadership over facilities, office operations, vendor management, travel, and general administration, with a strong focus on business continuity, service quality, and cost optimisation.


Facilities & Infrastructure Management

· Oversee day-to-day operation and maintenance of all offices and facilities across all our locations.


· Ensure uninterrupted utilities (power, water, internet, HVAC, security) with clear backup and escalation plans.


· Lead preventive maintenance planning for generators, power systems, and critical infrastructure.


· Develop and maintain business continuity and emergency response plans.


· Ensure facilities comply with health, safety, and regulatory requirements.


Vendor & Contract Management

· Select, onboard, and manage facilities, maintenance, cleaning, security, and utility vendors.


· Define service level agreements (SLAs) and performance metrics for all vendors.


· Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and enforce accountability.


· Lead vendor negotiations to optimise costs without compromising service quality.


· Investigate and resolve service failures, including root cause analysis and corrective actions.


Administration & Office Operations

· Oversee office administration, supplies, asset management, and space planning.


· Ensure offices are functional, professional, and aligned with company culture.


· Manage office moves, expansions, and new office setups as the business grows.


· Establish standard operating procedures (SOPs) for admin and facilities processes.


Fleet & Logistics Management


· Provide strategic oversight of the organisation’s fleet operations, ensuring availability, safety, and cost efficiency across all locations.


· Set and enforce fleet policies covering vehicle allocation, usage, maintenance, and compliance.


· Oversee fleet costs, vendors, and contracts, driving optimisation across fuel, maintenance, insurance, and leasing.


Oversee business travel and related logistics

· Ensure regulatory compliance, risk management, and reporting, including licensing, insurance, incidents, and performance metrics.


Financial Management & Cost Control

· Own the facilities and administration budget.


· Track spend against budget and provide regular cost and variance reports.


· Identify and deliver cost-saving initiatives through better planning and vendor management.


· Support procurement processes related to facilities and admin services.


Team Leadership & Capability Building

· Lead, coach, and develop the Facilities and Admin team.


· Set clear performance expectations and accountability standards.


· Build a proactive, service-oriented, and risk-aware team culture.


· Ensure adequate staffing levels to support current and future business needs.


Stakeholder Management & Reporting

· Act as the primary point of contact for facilities and admin matters across the business.


· Partner with HR, IT, Finance, and Operations to support workforce and business needs.


· Provide regular reports on facilities performance, risks, incidents, and improvement initiatives.


· Escalate risks proactively and recommend solutions to senior leadership.


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Edlom Consulting Services