Head of Policy - FM

On behalf of the Cabinet Office, we are looking for a Head of Policy - FM (Inside IR35) for a 6 month contract based in either Glasgow, London or York .

The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. The Cabinet Office is also the corporate headquarters for the government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. More information about the Cabinet Office can be found on its website at: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/cabinet-office

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 .

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

Disability Confident

As a Disability Confident employer, the Cabinet Office encourage 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, the Cabinet Office welcome 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.

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".