Interim Contracts Lead – Facilities ManagementLocal Authority | Up to £550 per day (Inside IR35)
Initial 6 months | Hybrid / On-site as required
We are supporting a local authority client to appoint an Interim Contracts Lead (Facilities Management) to provide senior-level capacity within a fast-paced property and FM environment. This role will act as an “intelligent client”, representing the authority and ensuring facilities management services are clearly specified, effectivelymissioned and robustly managed through contract delivery. This is a high-profile interim role suited to a proactive and driven FM professional who can add immediate value, bring clarity to requirements, and strengthen contract oversight for a local authority client.
Key Responsibilities
1. Act as the client-side lead for FM contracts, ensuring services are delivered in line with requirements, oues and value expectations.
2. Quickly understand, shape and articulate service requirements across a varied property portfolio
3. Provide effectivemissioning, contract management and performance oversight of FM providers.
4. Operate confidently at senior level, engaging internal stakeholders and external suppliers
5. Supporternance, assurance and reporting around FM contract performance
6. Contribute procurement input where required, including supporting specifications and tender processes
Essential Experience & Skills
7. Significant facilities management experience within aplex property environment
8. Strong intelligent client / client-side perspective rather than supplier-led
9. Proven background in contract and delivery management
10. Ability to work at pace, taking ownership and driving progress in a demanding environment
11. Excellent stakeholder management andmunication skills
12. Confidence operating at a senior level within a local authority orparable organisation
Desirable
13. Localernment experience, ideally within a property or corporate estates setting
14. Working knowledge of public sector procurement processes
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