Head of FM and Capital Projects interim
Head of FM and Capital Projects interim
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17-04-2025
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Job Description
12 months contract with a Local Authority
Job Summary:
The Interim Head of Facilities Management (FM) and Capital Projects (including Corporate Health & Safety Emergency Planning and Business Continuity) is responsible for leading and managing strategic delivery across the Council and its partner services.
This role directs the internal governance and operational oversight for FM services capital projects (including energy and carbon reduction initiatives) and ensures statutory compliance and readiness in health & safety emergency planning and business continuity.
The postholder will play a critical leadership role in shaping the Council s property and safety landscape working closely with senior leadership and external stakeholders to ensure robust effective and valueformoney service delivery.
Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):
Develop and implement strategic frameworks for FM capital projects and corporate health & safety.
Ensure FM operations align with contract procurement and energy efficiency standards including net carbon zero initiatives.
Lead the Council s capital program strategy covering education corporate property and energy projects.
Provide strategic leadership for health & safety policies ensuring alignment with current legislation and Council priorities.
Ensure major incident planning meets the standards of the London Resilience Standards and Civil Contingencies Act.
Oversee property asset management ensuring legislative compliance and longterm investment planning.
Lead major capital developments delivering projects on time to budget and to specification.
Advise senior leadership on health & safety emergency planning and property matters.
Develop robust FM arrangements for all Council and partneroccupied premises.
Deliver capital programmes and FM functions through effective contract and project management.
Ensure timely maintenance and inspections of all Councilowned assets.
Manage budgets (revenue and capital) to support strategic aims.
Lead investigations of serious incidents and oversee continuous health and safety performance monitoring.
Ensure continuity planning and reactive response measures are in place and effective.
Provide regular reporting on performance and compliance to Members and senior officers.
Contribute to the departmental leadership team and wider corporate decisionmaking.
Continuously improve the division s structure operations and external contract management.
Represent the Council with external stakeholders and Government agencies as needed.
Ensure the division is structured and resourced to deliver its objectives.
Oversee recruitment training development and performance of staff to deliver a highquality service.
Foster a culture of accountability development and continuous improvement.
Maintain uptodate knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements especially in local authority property management.
Provide highquality timely advice and support to senior officers and Cabinet Members.
Skills/Experience:
Significant experience in local/central government or similar largescale public sector organisation.
Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior officers and elected Members.
Strong record of leading complex crossdepartmental projects.
Experience of drafting and presenting Committee reports.
Proven capability in developing and delivering strategic plans for property and FM services.
Robust financial management experience including direct budget oversight.
Indepth knowledge of FM and H&S legislation and regulations.
Strong project management skills including business process analysis and crossfunctional leadership.
High level of interpersonal skills political awareness and understanding of Councilwide challenges and equality duties.
Additional Information:
Degree in Facilities Management or a related field.
Chartered membership or accreditation with CIWFM or similar professional body.
PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification.
IOSH/NEBOSH qualification in health and safety management.
Significant experience in local/central government or similar large-scale public sector organisation. Demonstrated ability to influence and advise senior officers and elected Members. Strong record of leading complex, cross-departmental projects. Experience of drafting and presenting Committee reports. Proven capability in developing and delivering strategic plans for property and FM services. Robust financial management experience, including direct budget oversight. In-depth knowledge of FM and H&S legislation and regulations. Strong project management skills, including business process analysis and cross-functional leadership. High level of interpersonal skills, political awareness, and understanding of Council-wide challenges and equality duties.
Education
Degree in Facilities Management or a related field. Chartered membership or accreditation with CIWFM or similar professional body. PRINCE2 or equivalent project management qualification. IOSH/NEBOSH qualification in health and safety management.
Employment Type
Full Time
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