FM Lead

Carrington West; Swindon; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 106,000; Part time

Job summary

Swindon Borough Council is recruiting an experienced Facilities Management Lead to oversee the operational estate, comprising around 30 properties in Swindon. You will lead day‑to‑day FM service delivery, drive safety compliance and manage contractors to deliver value for money.

The role requires strong leadership, PPM/Reactive maintenance experience and a track record in procurement and budget oversight. Initial 4‑month contract, £500/day inside IR35.

Qualifications

• Significant facilities management experience.
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health & safety and risk management.
• Experience managing PPM, reactive maintenance and FM contracts.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Experience of procurement, budgets and contractor KPI management.
• Ability to prioritise competing operational demands and respond effectively to emergencies.
• Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading the day-to-day FM service across the operational estate.
• Managing planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and building compliance.
• Leading FM Support and Multi-Skilled Operative teams.
• Ensuring compliance across health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene, COSHH and statutory building requirements.
• Managing FM contractors and service providers, including cleaning, waste and maintenance contracts.
• Leading procurement, contract management and performance against agreed KPIs and service levels.
• Managing operational risks, compliance records and monthly reporting to senior management.
• Overseeing budgets, cost control, invoicing and value for money across FM services.
• Coordinating office moves, space planning and workplace improvements.
• Leading business continuity, emergency response and incident management across the estate.

Skills

Facilities Management

Contract management

Health & safety

Team leadership

Budget management

Procurement

Risk management

Education

Facilities Management qualification

Job description

Facilities Management Lead

Swindon Borough Council

Swindon, Wiltshire

£500 per day - Inside IR35

Initial 4-month contract

Carrington West is working with Swindon Borough Council to appoint an experienced Facilities Management Lead to manage the Council's operational estate of approximately 30 properties.

The Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the day-to-day Facilities Management service across the operational estate
• Managing planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and building compliance
• Leading and developing the FM Support and Multi-Skilled Operative teams
• Ensuring compliance across health and safety, fire safety, water hygiene, COSHH and statutory building requirements
• Managing FM contractors and service providers, including cleaning, waste and maintenance contracts
• Leading procurement, contract management and performance against agreed KPIs and service levels
• Managing operational risks, compliance records and monthly reporting to senior management
• Overseeing budgets, cost control, invoicing and value for money across FM services
• Coordinating office moves, space planning and workplace improvements
• Leading business continuity, emergency response and incident management across the estate

About You

You will be an experienced Facilities Management professional with a strong background in managing operational buildings, compliance and contractor performance.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Significant facilities and building management experience
• Strong knowledge of statutory compliance, health and safety and risk management
• Experience managing PPM, reactive maintenance and FM contracts
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Experience of procurement, budgets and contractor KPI management
• The ability to prioritise competing operational demands and respond effectively to emergencies
• Excellent stakeholder and customer management skills

A qualification in Facilities Management, Building Services or a related discipline is preferred, alongside relevant health and safety knowledge such as IOSH or NEBOSH.

A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are required due to the multi-site nature of the role.