Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£83,964 - £105,096

About the Role
Why Southwark? At Southwark Council, we don’t just manage buildings – we create places that matter. As Assistant Director of Corporate Facilities Management, you’ll lead the charge in reimagining how our buildings and their maintenance support our frontline services, staff, and communities. With nearly 500 assets under your remit, you’ll play a critical role in supporting one of the largest, most complex and rewarding estates portfolios in local government. Here’s why this role is a game-changer: Impact with scale: Support 5,000+ staff and influence a borough-wide transformation through Southwark 2030 – our vision for a fair, green and safe borough. Portfolio with purpose: Oversee high-profile projects including multi-million-pound capital investments and workplace fit-outs. Leadership with autonomy: Report directly to the Director of People & Organisational Development, leading a high-performing team of senior specialists with the freedom to shape and deliver your strategic vision.

What You'll Be Doing
We are looking for someone who is meticulous, highly skilled and driven by public service with a track-record in driving transformation and creating a legacy. This job will involve the following: Leading the strategic and operational delivery of FM services across Southwark’s corporate estate. Designing long-term procurement and contract strategies that bring national policy and local priorities to life. Reinforcing a strong health & safety culture and ensuring full legal and regulatory compliance. Overseeing complex capital and maintenance projects aligned to borough regeneration and service transformation. Driving innovation and sustainability in estate management, supporting our decarbonisation and inclusive design goals. Managing high-value budgets and delivering services that offer both quality and value for money. Building strong internal and external partnerships that enable change, improvement, and accountability. Advising senior leaders, including the Chief Executive and Cabinet, on FM strategy, risk and performance.

Experience
A strategic thinker with senior-level leadership experience in facilities or estate management.

About you
Degree-level educated (or equivalent), with a relevant professional qualification (e.g. BIFM, IWFM, CIPS). Deep knowledge of FM best practices in a public sector context, with a sharp focus on compliance, procurement, value for money and sustainability. A proven track record in leading major refurbishments, relocations, or capital projects. Excellent communication and influencing skills, confident working with senior political and executive leaders. A collaborative, innovative, and empowering leadership style. A proven track record of leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, customer-centric environment. Sharp problem-solving ability with an eye for continuous improvement and innovation. Tech-savvy with Microsoft Office proficiency and the ability to get the best from digital tools.

Qualifications
You’ll enjoy a hybrid working pattern, combining flexible home working with 3 days working from various sites across the borough. We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship for this role.