FM Policy Lead

Job Title: FM Policy Lead Location: Flexible on location – York, Glasgow, London are main sites candidate must be able to travel for Ad hoc meetings Contract Duration: 23/4/27 Daily Rate: £700day (Umbrella) IR35 Status: Inside IR35 As a Head of Policy (FM), your main responsibilities will be: Acting as the lead for FM policy development, working in conjunction with internal teams and external stakeholders to identify, develop and embed system change opportunities. Supporting work on in-year business cases and spending review bids in conjunction with the Programme Director and wider OGP teams. Engaging at senior levels, bringing partners together to understand barriers to delivery, test approaches and develop different ways of working. Utilising a range of policy tools and techniques to do so, including workshops and roundtable discussions. Building evidence to inform recommendations on policy change to maximise better outcomes across the public sector estate Influencing a broad range of senior stakeholders in central and local government, and joining-up work across key stakeholders on common agendas. Leading the programme’s contribution to OGP and Property Function-wide strategy and policy, including Strategic Asset Management Plans and the Government Property Strategy. Essential: Extensive Facilities Management (FM) knowledge and experience, with a strong understanding of FM policy, estate management, asset management, workplace services, and public sector property management. Proven experience of developing and implementing policy and strategy, including leading policy change programmes, producing evidence-based recommendations, and embedding organisational change across complex environments. Good understanding of government and public sector delivery, including experience contributing to business cases, spending reviews, investment proposals, or strategic funding submissions. Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills, with demonstrable experience working with senior leaders across government, local authorities, arm’s-length bodies, and industry partners to achieve consensus and drive outcomes. Experience leading cross-functional programmes or initiatives, bringing together diverse stakeholders to identify barriers, facilitate workshops, develop solutions, and deliver strategic objectives. Knowledge of strategic asset management and property strategy, including experience supporting or developing Strategic Asset Management Plans (SAMPs), estate rationalisation programmes, or wider property transformation initiatives. Disability Confident As a Disability Confident employer, CLIENT encourages applications from disabled and neurodivergent candidates. Applications from candidates who identify as having a disability and meet  the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high,  additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. Armed Forces Covenant As a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, CLIENT welcomes applications from veterans, service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners. Applications from eligible candidates who meet the essential criteria for the role will be prioritised for review. Where application volumes are high, additional role-specific and desirable criteria may be applied as part of the shortlisting process which may include holding active security clearance. To apply for this role please submit your latest CV or contact Aspect Resources on (phone number removed)