Interim Head of Buildings and Facilities

Allen Lane Financial Recruitment; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Building & Facilities for a 3-month assignment in Hounslow, UK. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing all facets of facilities management, ensuring health and safety compliance, and managing contractors effectively. The ideal candidate will possess strong experience in complex environments, have a calm approach to time-sensitive issues, and be capable of adding value quickly. The role offers a competitive rate of £200–£300 per day.

Qualifications

• Strong building and facilities management experience in complex environments.
• Confident in managing contractors and compliance in a live setting.
• Able to hit the ground running and add value quickly.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day building and facilities management.
• Manage outsourced contractors for maintenance and services.
• Ensure health & safety leadership and statutory compliance.
• Act as the key point of contact for suppliers and insurers.

Skills

Building and facilities management experience

Management of contractors

Health & safety compliance

Pragmatic approach to time-sensitive issues

Job description

Interim Head of Building & Facilities

3-month assignment

London (NW) | On-site

£200£300 per day (inside IR35)

Were supporting a well-established, high-profile community and cultural organisation in North West London that is seeking an experienced Interim Head of Building & Facilities for an initial three-month assignment.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with full responsibility for a complex, multi‑use building, overseeing all facilities management, health & safety, compliance and contractor performance. Youll work closely with the Director of Finance & Operations and line‑manage a Facilities Coordinator.

Key focus areas include :

Day‑to‑day building and facilities management across a busy, public‑facing site

Oversight of outsourced contractors (M&E, cleaning, security, IT / telecoms)

Health & safety leadership and statutory compliance

Managing planned and reactive maintenance and major works on site

Acting as the key point of contact for suppliers, managing agents and insurers

Were looking for someone who :

Has strong building and facilities management experience in complex environments

Is confident managing contractors and compliance in a live setting

Brings a pragmatic, calm approach to time‑sensitive issues

Can hit the ground running and add value quickly...