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Head of FM and Capital Projects (interim) (Hiring Immediately)

Head of FM and Capital Projects (interim) (Hiring Immediately)

TN United KingdomSidcup, Greater London, GB
17 hours ago
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  • Temporary
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Head of FM and Capital Projects (interim), Sidcup

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CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Location :

Sidcup, United Kingdom

Job Category : Other

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29.04.2025

Expiry Date : 13.06.2025

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Job Description : 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 value-for-money 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 long-term 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 partner-occupied premises.
  • Deliver capital programmes and FM functions through effective contract and project management.
  • Ensure timely maintenance and inspections of all Council-owned 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 decision-making.
  • 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 high-quality service.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, development and continuous improvement.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant statutory and regulatory requirements, especially in local authority property management.
  • Provide high-quality, timely advice and support to senior officers and Cabinet Members.

    • Skills / Experience :

  • 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.

    • 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.

    • Requirements

  • 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.

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