Head of Facilities Management in City of London

Job description

Interim Head of Corporate Facilities Management

Based in London, hybrid (3 days per week onsite)

Length: 6 months

Inside IR35

We are currently supporting a Local Authority client to recruit an interim Head of Corporate Facilities Management, who will join the team at an exciting time of significant transformation and change.

Key Responsibilities of the Interim Head of Corporate Facilities Management include:

• Leading the delivery of the CFM service and supporting colleagues in their contract management of an under-performing outsourced provider
• Finalising the Council’s strategy for replacing their outsourced provider, culminating in the presentation of a strategy report to cabinet in October 2025
• Leading the development of a new approach to statutory compliance across the Council’s estate
• Playing a significant leadership role in their Corporate Real Estate programme and a range of associated programmes and projects designed to better utilise the Council’s estate

Experience and knowledge required of the Interim Head of Corporate Facilities Management:

• A track record of leadership in facilities management, ideally within a local authority or similarly complex organisation
• Previously led both in-house and outsourced service delivery
• A people-centred approach to leadership and management, with experience of leading teams through uncertainty and change – this is a high priority for the interim appointed to the assignment
• Excellent technical knowledge

To apply for this role or to find out about other jobs, please contact Daniel Williams on the London Local Government Recruitment team on 020 7557 7667 or send your CV to localgov@venngroup.com

*Venn Group’s “Recommendation Scheme”: if you recommend a candidate who is subsequently placed by Venn Group (for a minimum of 2 weeks) you will be eligible for vouchers from a choice of high street organisations

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

09-07-2025

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English