Facilities Management Contracts & Technical Management

HOPS are responsible for providing expert property services to the department. The estate comprises of office, Border Force, warehouse, residential, detention and public access properties. Our property teams work with a variety of stakeholders within the department, across Government and with a range of external suppliers to deliver a range of construction projects, change and improvement projects, estate management and facilities management to support the Department in delivering our strategic ambitions of a smaller, better, greener estate in line with the Government Property Strategy, and operational and political priorities. The Grade 6 Head of FM Contracts and Technical Management role is responsible for FM technical oversight, advice and assurance, leading a multidiscipline technical team and working closely alongside the Head of FM Operations and their teams. The post holder will lead FM technical input on the procurement of FM contracts and the day to day FM contract management activities during the life of the contracts. The post holder will be responsible for FM technical services including asset management, maintenance, asset fire, health and safety, supporting delivery of FM services in line with departmental and government property strategies and standards and ensuring legislative compliance is monitored and achieved.Line managementThis role will involve line management.TravelThis role will require some travel to Home Office sites which would be at least monthly and could require some overnight stays.Working patternDue to the business requirements of this role, it is only available on a full-time basis. Compressed hours are also an option.Key responsibilitiesLeadership of the multidiscipline FM Contracts and Technical Management team of FM technical specialists, motivating, developing, and managing them effectively. FM technical lead on the procurement of Home Office FM contracts throughout the procurement lifecycle and managing FM contracts deliver contracted requirements. Ensuring suitable FM contracts are in place to meet business requirements, achieve value for money and provide a quality service. Lead the team providing assurance and guidance on asset fire, health and safety, developing and overseeing suitable governance frameworks and processes to ensure estate and service delivery compliance with all applicable legislation and best practice for fire, health, and safety. Overseeing and supporting audit and assurance activity. Ensuring robust asset management and maintenance strategies, processes and activities are in place aligned to cross government standards. Supporting the delivery of asset maintenance surveys, providing technical guidance and standards, maintaining asset data accuracy and assurance. Leading client-side super-user support and administration for digital FM solutions e.g. CAFM. Supporting digital asset management and BIM activities, ensuring FM service delivery maximises opportunities for digital progression, innovation, and transformation.The post holder is accountable for the budget for their team and reports directly to the Workplace Services and Projects Deputy Director.