Facilities Manager - Interim

Allen Lane; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known purpose-led organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Facilities & Office Manager to ensure operational stability during a transition. The successful candidate will oversee daily office operations, manage contractors, and provide guidance to the Facilities team. Ideal for a collaborative leader skilled in facilities management and health & safety compliance, this role offers an opportunity to impact a mission-driven environment positively.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Facilities or Office Management within complex or high-usage environments.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and facilities compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers within values-led organisations.
• Collaborative leadership with development of junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operation of a busy office environment.
• Act as senior point of escalation for facilities issues.
• Manage and coordinate external contractors and service providers.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to the Facilities team.
• Ensure workplace remains safe, compliant and well-managed.
• Review current facilities processes and team structures.
• Produce strategic recommendations on team structure.

Skills

Facilities Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Contract Management

Team Leadership

Problem-Solving

Job description

A well-known purpose-led organisation is seeking an experienced Interim Facilities & Office Manager to provide operational stability and leadership during a period of transition.

This organisation operates a vibrant, multi-use office environment that serves as both a workplace and an active hub for collaboration, events and campaigning. The successful candidate will ensure the office continues to run smoothly while supporting the existing facilities team and helping shape the future structure of the function.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone comfortable operating in a fast-paced, values-driven environment where no two days are quite the same.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day operation of a busy and dynamic office environment, ensuring facilities, maintenance and workplace services run effectively.
• Acting as the senior point of escalation for complex facilities issues and operational challenges.
• Managing and coordinating external contractors and service providers, ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to the Office & Facilities team, supporting junior team members and apprentices in their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Ensuring the workplace remains safe, compliant and well-managed, with oversight of health & safety and building operations.
• Undertaking a review of current facilities processes and team structures, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and future-proof the function.
• Producing a strategic recommendation on the long-term structure of the facilities team.

The ideal candidate will bring:

• Significant experience in Facilities or Office Management within complex or high-usage environments.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation and facilities compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and service providers within values-led organisations.
• The ability to remain calm, pragmatic and solutions-focused in a dynamic workplace.
• A collaborative leadership style, with experience supporting and developing junior team members.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organisation and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of an important operational hub during a critical transition period.

If this role is of interest, please get in touch to find out more.