Matt Barnes

Head of Facilities | Workplace | Sustainability |

London Area, United Kingdom

About

Experienced in providing Facilities and Workplace management in a wide variety of industries. Champion of the end user. Member of the IWFM, IEMA. IOSH certified.

Experience

  • Head of Facilities at finova
    Aug 2024 - Present · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Facilities Manager EU at ADVANZ PHARMA
    Feb 2021 - May 2024 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    - Managing the Facilities for UK, EU and Canada. - Budget responsibilities - Office synergies including disposal and acquisition - H&S - Carbon reporting and analysis across the company for scopes 1, 2 & 3 - Travel management - Fleet management

  • Facilities Manager at SCI: Where Science Meets Business
    Nov 2019 - Feb 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

    • Managing a Grade I listed multi-purpose building in Belgravia, both hard and soft services • Heading up a multi disciplined team • Working with tenants from moving in, leasing and office customisation • Maintaining full compliance with HSE • Full budget responsibilities • Maintaining highest levels of security in a high-profile area • Part of the senior leadership team producing monthly reports • Events management

  • Buildings Facilities Manager at Thomsons Online Benefits
    Jul 2018 - Oct 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos

    My current role is working for a multi site, fast growth tech company based in Victoria, London. Approximately 400 headcount split over two sites.. ● As the first FM, I helped to build a Facilities department from scratch. ● Project managed a refurb with a budget of approx £250k to implement agile working ● Created a Health and Safety policy in line with parent company, and implemented processes across business. ● Full supplier review making cost savings of approx £100k, and implemented a TFM contract. ● Set up satellite office from the start, including design and moves ● Line management of service staff.

  • Facilities Supervisor at PPL
    Sep 2016 - Jul 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos

    Providing support and services for all departments, as required * Analyzing results and producing reports * Responsibility for the monitoring of plant and equipment * overseeing soft services including cleaning * Identify requirements for holding spare parts, ensuring adequate supplies are held for key processes and equipment * Planning and control of preventative maintenance. * Write/update and implement maintenance procedures and systems to minimise downtime. Services * Timely reviews of existing on-site services or specifications * Ensure all maintenance contracts are managed * Project manage, supervise and co-ordinate the work of contractors Risk, governance and compliance * Regularly carry out Risk Assessments * Overseeing Health and Safety * Ensure compliance with the Company’s Health & Safety and Quality Policies and that the entire facility complies with up to date legislation * Act as senior person within team during FMs’ absence * Developing and inspiring the team using excellent communication and influencing skills