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Head Of Facilities Management

Your World Recruitment GroupBexley, United Kingdom Of Great Britain And Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

4 days ago

Job type

Temporary

Job description

Job Title :

Interim Head of FM and Capital Projects (including Corporate Health & Safety, Emergency Planning & Business Continuity)

Job type : Temporary

Duration of Booking :

Proposed Start date :

28th of April

Pay Rates :

66.66 PAYE Inclusive of Holiday pay

Hours / Working days :

37.5 Hours per week / Monday – Friday 9 am-5 :

30 pm

Purpose of Role

To lead and deliver strategic direction, governance, and operational management for :

Facilities Management (FM) and Capital Projects
Corporate Health & Safety (H&S)
Emergency Planning (EP) and Business Continuity (BC)

This role covers all Council services and partner organisations, ensuring legal compliance, value for money, and alignment with strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Oversee FM operations, energy efficiency, and lifecycle works, ensuring compliance with procurement and contract management standards

Develop and deliver the Council’s capital programme, including schools, corporate property, and carbon reduction projects

Set and monitor strategies for health & safety, emergency planning, and business continuity in line with legislative requirements

Operational Delivery

Manage building inspections, maintenance, and statutory compliance across the estate

Lead major capital projects to ensure delivery on time, within budget, and to specification

Ensure health & safety policies are implemented across all services and support investigations of incidents

Support resilience by preparing for and responding to major incidents affecting Council operations

People & Financial Management

Lead a multidisciplinary team and ensure staff are qualified, supported, and developed

Manage capital and revenue budgets effectively to support Council priorities

Oversee procurement and performance of contractors delivering FM and capital services

Person Specification

Qualifications & Training :

Degree in Facilities Management or similar (Desirable)

Professional accreditation (e.G., CIWFM) (Essential)

Project Management qualification (PRINCE2 or equivalent) (Desirable)

IOSH / NEBOSH Health & Safety qualification (Desirable)

Experience & Skills :

Proven leadership in FM and capital projects within local government or large public sector organisations

Strong experience working with senior stakeholders, Members, and multi-disciplinary teams

In-depth knowledge of property strategy, H&S legislation, and emergency planning

Strong financial and project management skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities

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