Head of FM & Compliance
Head of Facilities Management & Compliance
Contract: Interim
Rate: £650 per day
IR35: Inside
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Together with a council in London we are looking for an experienced senior FM professional to take ownership of two areas that cannot afford to operate in isolation: the safe, compliant operation of its estate and the effective delivery of its Facilities Management services.
This is a broad leadership role covering statutory building compliance across corporate, school, and community assets, alongside responsibility for a large and complex Facilities Management function.
The Council is also progressing its FM service structure, so this isn’t simply a case of keeping existing services running. You’ll be expected to provide leadership through change, bring clarity to a hybrid delivery model, and ensure the FM function is aligned with the Council’s wider Asset Management Strategy.
What You’ll Actually Be Doing
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You’ll lead the strategic and operational delivery of Facilities Management across a diverse public estate, managing both Hard FM and Soft FM services.
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That means overseeing statutory compliance relating to health and safety, fire safety, and water hygiene, while also ensuring the day-to-day delivery of services such as Cleaning, Security, and Catering.
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You’ll manage a combination of directly delivered services and high-value external contracts, making sure performance, quality, cost, and compliance are properly controlled.
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A key part of the role will be supporting the implementation of a new FM service structure. You’ll need to understand the operational reality of the existing service, identify where improvements are needed, and help establish a structure that can deliver effectively over the long term.
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You’ll also act as the key technical link between Facilities Management and the Assistant Director for Property & Asset Strategy, ensuring FM priorities are properly reflected within the wider Asset Management Strategy.
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Alongside this, you’ll support the development of long-term capital maintenance and lifecycle replacement strategies, helping the Council make informed decisions about the future resilience and sustainability of its corporate estate.
About You
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This role will suit an experienced FM leader who is comfortable operating in a complex public sector environment.
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You’ll need a strong background across both Hard and Soft FM and a proven understanding of statutory building compliance. Just as importantly, you’ll have experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams and balancing directly delivered services with high-value external contracts.
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Local authority experience is essential. You’ll understand the additional complexity of managing public buildings, schools, community facilities, and corporate assets, as well as the governance and accountability that come with operating in a council environment.
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You’ll also have experience supporting or leading FM transformation, restructuring, or the implementation of new service models. This is a role for someone who can manage the immediate operational pressures while keeping sight of the longer-term strategy.
Interested?
If you’ve operated at Head of Service level within a local authority and have the breadth to lead both FM and statutory compliance, I’d be happy to have a confidential conversation about the assignment.
If this isn’t the right role for you, it’s still worth getting in touch. Panoramic Associates works with Local Authorities and public sector organisations across the UK, supporting interim leadership appointments across Facilities Management, Property, Asset Management, Compliance, and Building Safety.