Job Advert – Interim Head of FM & Capital Projects
Client: Local Authority – London Borough
Job Title: Interim Head of FM & Capital Projects
Contract: Temporary (Interim)
Location: London – Hybrid
Pay Rate: £500 per day PAYE / £700 per day Umbrella LTD (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role: We’re recruiting on behalf of a Local Authority for a senior-level interim position – Head of FM & Capital Projects, with additional oversight of Corporate Health & Safety, Emergency Planning, and Business Continuity.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for directing the Facilities Management (FM) and Capital Projects functions across all council and partner service assets, while also ensuring regulatory compliance and operational resilience across key corporate H&S areas.
You’ll be reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance & Property, leading high-value projects and essential compliance operations across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and deliver the Council’s Capital Programme Strategy, including schools, corporate properties, and carbon reduction projects.
Oversee all facilities management operations, lifecycle works, net zero upgrades, and contract compliance.
Lead the council’s corporate H&S policy and planning, ensuring it meets statutory requirements and operational needs.
Implement and review emergency planning and business continuity...