Client Overview
Camelot Group is one of the UK's most recognised organisations, responsible for operating large-scale, business-critical operations across a nationwide property portfolio. Supporting thousands of employees, sophisticated technology infrastructure and highly secure environments, Camelot requires exceptional Facilities Management to ensure operational resilience, regulatory compliance and an outstanding workplace experience.
To support these demanding operational requirements, Camelot partnered with Maxwell Stephens to recruit an experienced Property & Facilities Manager to lead its national facilities function.
The Challenge
Camelot required a senior Facilities Management professional capable of providing strategic leadership across its property portfolio while ensuring the smooth operation of highly secure, business-critical facilities.
The successful candidate would oversee facilities operations, property management, health & safety compliance and major capital projects, while leading a multidisciplinary team and supporting the organisation's long-term property strategy.
Key responsibilities included:
- Leading Facilities Management operations across multiple UK locations.
- Managing health, safety and statutory compliance.
- Providing strategic property advice aligned to long-term business objectives.
- Ensuring the resilience and operational readiness of business-critical facilities, including data centres.
- Managing major refurbishment, fit-out and workplace improvement projects.
- Overseeing physical security systems across the estate.
- Leading lease negotiations and landlord relationships.
- Managing outsourced service providers and facilities contracts.
- Developing and controlling facilities, property and support services budgets.
- Supporting sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
- Driving continuous operational improvement across the property portfolio.
The appointment required an individual capable of combining strategic thinking with strong operational leadership while operating within a highly regulated and fast-moving environment.
Our Approach
Maxwell Stephens worked closely with Camelot's leadership team to develop a detailed understanding of the organisation's operational priorities, technical requirements and corporate culture.
Using our specialist Facilities Management network, we conducted a targeted executive search focused on experienced senior professionals with expertise across corporate real estate, workplace operations and multi-site Facilities Management.
Our search prioritised candidates with:
- Senior Facilities Management leadership experience.
- National property portfolio management expertise.
- Strong Health & Safety and compliance credentials.
- Property, lease and landlord management experience.
- Capital project and refurbishment delivery.
- Data centre and business-critical environment knowledge.
- Commercial contract negotiation and supplier management expertise.
- Budget ownership and financial management capability.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and leadership skills.
Each shortlisted candidate underwent a comprehensive assessment covering technical competence, leadership capability, commercial awareness and cultural fit.
The Outcome
Maxwell Stephens successfully appointed an experienced Property & Facilities Manager with an exceptional blend of technical expertise, commercial acumen and strategic leadership.
The successful candidate quickly assumed responsibility for Camelot's national facilities operation, providing strong governance across workplace services, property management, compliance and capital projects.
Results Delivered
Strategic Property Leadership
The appointment strengthened oversight of Camelot's property portfolio, supporting long-term estate planning while ensuring facilities continued to meet evolving business requirements.
Enhanced Operational Performance
The successful candidate introduced improvements across facilities operations, contractor management and service delivery, increasing efficiency across multiple locations.
Strengthened Compliance & Risk Management
Robust management of Health & Safety, statutory compliance and physical security ensured continued operational resilience across Camelot's nationwide estate.
Successful Project Delivery
Major refurbishment, fit-out and workplace improvement programmes were delivered effectively, supporting business growth while maintaining operational continuity.
Improved Financial & Supplier Management
Strong commercial oversight enhanced budget control, supplier performance and contract management, delivering greater value while maintaining high service standards.
The Impact
The appointment has strengthened Camelot's Facilities Management function by providing experienced leadership across property, workplace operations and business-critical infrastructure.
By combining strategic property expertise with operational excellence, the successful candidate has helped ensure Camelot's workplaces remain safe, compliant, efficient and fully aligned with the organisation's long-term business objectives.
This successful assignment demonstrates Maxwell Stephens' expertise in recruiting senior Facilities Management and Property professionals for complex corporate environments where operational resilience, compliance and strategic leadership are essential.