Interim Head of Facilities Management
£600p/d Umbrella (INSIDE IR35)
4 Months Initially (with view for extension)
London Borough of Brent | Hybrid Working
 
What will you do?
- Support the Director of Property & Assets in leading the Council's Facilities Management, Audio Visual, and Energy functions.
- Drive the delivery of the Council's workplace strategy, optimising operational buildings for efficiency, safety, compliance, and service delivery.
- Manage the operational estate, including maintenance, compliance, Hard and Soft FM, Audio Visual, and energy services.
- Oversee planned and reactive maintenance, capital improvement projects, and investment plans to improve building performance and compliance.
- Lead supplier and contractor management, including procurement, contract governance, performance monitoring, and value-for-money assessments.
- Provide strategic advice and guidance on workplace, energy, and facilities matters to support the political administration and front-line services.
- Identify service-wide objectives, manage risk, and ensure team development and performance.
- Support cross-council initiatives and act as a key point of contact for energy-related matters with external organisations.
 
What do you need?
To be successful in your application for this role you will need to demonstrate ALL the following on application and through the interview process:
- UK Resident
- Minimum 5 years' experience in strategic property, facilities, and estates management, preferably within local government or large multi-site organisations.
- Proven experience leading operational estates, workplace strategies, and facilities management teams.
- Strong track record in managing multi-million-pound budgets, contracts, and capital investment programmes.
- Demonstrable experience in workspace optimisation, building compliance, and service transformation.
- Exceptional stakeholder management, including experience working with senior leaders and political administrations.
- Experience in people leadership, team development, and driving service performance.
- A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to work outside of standard hours if required.
 
What to do next?
This is a unique opportunity and the role will move quickly. To avoid missing out, please apply today with a copy of your CV before Thursday 30th October