Glenn Easlea
South Benfleet,Essex
Summary
Regional Operations Manager with 30+ years’ experience delivering integrated FM, engineering operations, and multi-site leadership across corporate, government, healthcare, and commercial environments. Expert in hard/soft services, compliance, contractor management, and operational excellence. Known for strong communication, stakeholder influence, and delivering measurable value-add.
Overview
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Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work history
Regional Operations Manager
Apleona UK
London
2025.01 - 2026.07
- Lead FM operations across 7 London sites, including AB-InBev, Camden Town Brewery, Ministry of Defence Westminster, Bio-Rad, and Zendesk.
- Regional Manager (London) 2023 – 2025 Site Manager 2023
- Key Achievements
- Single point of contact for all FM matters across the region.
- Delivered hard & soft services consistently across all sites.
- Achieved 98% average H&S audit score.
- Managed annual GMP, fixed costs, and multi-site budgets.
- Delivered all PPMs on time; improved engineering reliability.
- Led a team of 22 FM staff across multiple locations.
- Strengthened contractor performance through structured governance.
- Developed operational procedures and site playbooks.
- Ensured compliance with CDM 2015, ISO standards, and corporate policies.
Facilities Manager
Spicer Haart
Colchester
2022.01 - 2022.01
- Managed contractors and ensured cost-effective delivery.
- Delivered refurbishment projects totalling £250,000+.
- Implemented preventative and reactive maintenance strategies.
- Ensured CDM 2015 compliance.
- Managed a team of 4 staff.
Facilities Manager
G4S / NHS
Grays
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Delivered FM services across NHS sites.
- Managed COVID-19 testing site operations; led 16 staff.
- Reduced incidents through proactive hazard reporting.
- Created risk assessments and delivered staff training.
- Ensured strict compliance with DHSC and G4S policies.
Site Manager
We Buy Any Car
Basildon
2020.01 - 2021.01
- Managed daily site operations.
- Maintained zero major accidents.
- Delivered strong customer service and operational compliance.
Head of Facilities
Zodiac Maritime Agencies Ltd
London
1991.01 - 2020.01
- Led a team of 7 staff supporting a 175-person office.
- Managed all FM operations, engineering, and soft services.
- Negotiated major contracts (AC, vehicles, mobile phones, printing).
- Ensured ISO 9001 and H&S compliance.
- Managed budgets and cost-control strategies.
- Project managed 3 major office relocations.
- Delivered emergency response and disaster recovery planning.
Education
Diploma of Higher Education - Health & Safety
Skills
- Multi-Site & Multi-Country Operations
- Hard & Soft Services Management
- Engineering & Technical FM
- Contract Governance & KPI/SLA Delivery
- QHSE Compliance (ISO, CDM 2015, H&S)
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Team Leadership & Development
- Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Operational Playbook Development
- Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
- Danaos
- FM reporting & compliance systems
Certification
- IOSH Health & Safety Management
- CITB Contract & Design Management Awareness
- Project Management Diploma – Distinction
- Affiliated Marketing Diploma – Distinction
- Prince2 – Ongoing
- NEBOSH General – Ongoing
- Fire Warden Certification
- Qualified Plasterer
Interests
Family, golf (handicap 20), football, reading, continuous study. Full clean driving & motorcycle licences.
Timeline
Regional Operations Manager
Apleona UK
2025.01 - 2026.07
Facilities Manager
Spicer Haart
2022.01 - 2022.01
Facilities Manager
G4S / NHS
2021.01 - 2022.01
Site Manager
We Buy Any Car
2020.01 - 2021.01
Head of Facilities
Zodiac Maritime Agencies Ltd
1991.01 - 2020.01