Account Director (Facilities Services)

Company: Canopy
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Location: London
Job Description:

Account Director – Public Sector Estates (London)

Lead. Influence. Deliver.

Are you an experienced Account Director with a passion for delivering exceptional facilities management and estate services within the public sector?

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially astute Account Director to lead a prestigious London-based public sector estate portfolio. This is a high-profile leadership role, responsible for driving operational excellence, client satisfaction, strategic growth, and service innovation across a complex and highly visible estate.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership across a large and complex public sector estate.
  • Develop and maintain trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders.
  • Drive operational performance, service excellence, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure full compliance with statutory, contractual, and health & safety requirements.
  • Lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams across facilities management, engineering, and support services.
  • Deliver financial performance in line with budget and contractual commitments.
  • Identify opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and value creation.
  • Manage risk effectively while maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.

About You

You will be a proven leader with experience managing significant public sector or government contracts and a track record of delivering results in complex environments.

Essential Experience

  • Senior account leadership experience within Facilities Management, Property Services, or Estates Management.
  • Experience managing large-scale public sector, government, healthcare, education, or civic estates.
  • Strong commercial and financial acumen with responsibility for P&L performance.
  • Demonstrable experience managing senior stakeholder relationships.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and influencing skills.
  • Strong understanding of compliance, governance, and operational risk management.

What’s on Offer?

  • Competitive salary and executive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to lead a prestigious London-based public sector estate.
  • Career progression within a growing and ambitious organisation.
  • A collaborative culture focused on innovation, excellence, and customer outcomes.

If you are an ambitious Account Director looking to make a meaningful impact within a critical public sector environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Posted: June 15th, 2026