Head of Facilities Management

Panoramic Associates Limted; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A public authority in London is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Facilities Management to lead and modernise its Facilities, Audio Visual, and Energy Management functions. This pivotal role requires strong strategic leadership, budget management, and the ability to drive workplace transformation across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in facility management and proven success in large-scale operations. This opportunity is hybrid-based, requiring on-site presence 2-3 days per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic property, estates, or facilities management.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale FM operations.
• Strong record of managing multi-million-pound budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic and operational delivery of Facilities Management.
• Oversee Hard and Soft FM, ensuring all buildings are safe and compliant.
• Manage multi-million-pound budgets and capital programmes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Facilities management

Stakeholder management

Sustainability initiatives

Education

Professional membership (RICS, IWFM, or equivalent)

Job description

Interim Head of Facilities Management

Duration: 4 months initially (with strong potential for extension)

Location: Hybrid (London-based – 2-3 days per week on-site)

An ambitious London local authority is seeking an Interim Head of Facilities Management to lead and modernise its Facilities, Audio Visual, and Energy Management functions. This pivotal role will support the Director of Property & Assets in driving operational excellence, compliance, and workplace transformation across a complex multi-site estate.

The Role

As Interim Head of Facilities Management, you will:

• Lead the strategic and operational delivery of Facilities Management, Audio Visual, and Energy services across the council’s diverse property portfolio.
• Oversee Hard and Soft FM, ensuring all buildings are safe, compliant, efficient, and fit for purpose.
• Deliver the organisation’s workplace strategy, optimising operational buildings to improve service delivery, employee experience, and value for money.
• Manage multi-million-pound budgets, capital programmes, and planned/reactive maintenance.
• Lead supplier and contract governance, ensuring best value and strong commercial performance.
• Provide strategic advice on workplace, energy, and facilities matters to senior leaders and elected members.
• Drive sustainability initiatives and energy reduction strategies to support the authority’s net-zero ambitions.
• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing Facilities Management team across multiple sites.

About You

To be successful, you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in strategic property, estates, or facilities management, ideally within local government or other large, complex organisations.
• Proven ability to lead large-scale FM operations and deliver workplace transformation initiatives.
• A strong record of managing multi-million-pound budgets, contracts, and investment programmes.
• Deep understanding of statutory compliance, building performance, and service modernisation.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills with experience working in politically sensitive environments.
• Professional membership (e.g. RICS, IWFM, or equivalent) and commitment to continued professional development.

Interested?

If you find this opportunity intriguing or have any inquiries, I encourage you to reach out to me or Dan Powere. Even if this role doesn’t perfectly match your profile, feel free to connect as we often have other opportunities that could align seamlessly with your career aspirations.