Job Title: Programme & Transition Director

GFSL Pay and Grading Band Level: Band 19 - Executive Leadership

Line Manager: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), GFSL

Location: Home-based with travel to sites as required

Contract: 2-Year Fixed Term Contract (extension possible based on Programme outcomes)

Purpose of Role
Shape the Future of Public Sector Transformation

This is not just another leadership role-it's an extraordinary opportunity to be at the heart of one of the UK Government's most complex and high-impact transitions. Gov Facility Services Limited (GFSL) is seeking a dynamic and visionary Programme & Transition Director to join our Executive Team and lead the organisation through an ambitious transformation journey.

You will lead one of the most critical transitions in GFSL's history. As Programme & Transition Director, you will play a pivotal leadership role in both the delivery of our Projects portfolio and the complex demobilisation of services ahead of the planned transfer of Facilities Management (FM) to the private sector

This includes preparing the organisation for change,

enhancing operational efficiency and overseeing the safe and effective transfer of people, assets, and responsibilities.

This is a rare opportunity to shape and drive large-scale transformation in a high-stakes, politically sensitive environment-ensuring continuity of service, operational integrity, and a compliant, well-governed transition.

This high-profile position demands close collaboration with the Board, Executive Team, and the Ministry of Justice (MOJ). It requires a seasoned executive with the influence, authority, and insight to drive decision-making at the highest levels, securing critical actions and maintaining momentum throughout the transition.

Key Responsibilities
This role sits at the epicentre of our transformation-directing large-scale demobilisation while ensuring people, assets, and responsibilities are transferred safely, legally, and seamlessly.

As a key member of the Executive Leadership Team, you will:

• Lead GFSL's Programme & Transition portfolio, ensuring successful delivery of all major change programmes and capital works.
• Design and implement an organisation-wide demobilisation strategy that ensures continuity, compliance, and clear governance.
• Chair the cross-functional Transition Steering Group, coordinating risk, workforce planning, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory alignment.
• Act as the senior interface with the MoJ and government stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment, policy compliance, and timely decision-making.
• Support business resilience and cultural stability through periods of uncertainty, championing our values: Pride in People, Do the Right Thing, One Team.
• Ensure full TUPE and employment law compliance across all workforce transition activity, in close collaboration with the People Director.
• Embed robust programme governance, reporting, and risk management, ensuring transparency and accountability.
• Maintain operational and commercial continuity in collaboration with the Operations and Finance Directors.
• Ensure finalisation of supplier contracts, asset transfers, and commercial closure in alignment with procurement regulation and value-for-money principles.

About You
You will be a highly credible and accomplished transitional leader, able to inspire confidence at Board level and lead with conviction through change.

Essential Experience & Skills:

• Executive-level leadership in complex demobilisation, transformation, or service transfer programmes.
• A proven ability to influence and align multiple stakeholders, including Ministers, senior officials, and Board members.
• Strong track record of leading through uncertainty, delivering under pressure, and navigating politically sensitive environments.
• Extensive experience in government-facing roles with a deep understanding of public sector governance.
• Expertise in contract closure, commercial strategy, and ensuring legal and operational continuity during transitional periods.
• Confident leadership in TUPE, workforce planning, and employee consultation.
• Sharp financial acumen with experience managing large budgets and delivering value-for-money outcomes.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire trust, drive action, and build long-term strategic relationships.

Desirable:

• Experience in Facilities Management, outsourcing, or large-scale organisational change.
• Chartered Project Professional (ChPP) or equivalent status.
• MPLA or recognised programme leadership accreditation.
• Knowledge of public procurement, supplier management, and asset decommissioning.

Why Join GFSL?
This is a career-defining opportunity to influence a nationally significant FM service transition. You'll work with a talented Executive Team and committed partners to shape the future of public service delivery. At GFSL, we believe in supporting our people through change and providing the tools, autonomy, and trust they need to succeed.

If you are ready to lead a complex, mission-critical programme with lasting national impact-and you have the resilience, intelligence, and credibility to deliver-it's time to take your next bold step with GFSL.

GFSL is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We are Disability Confident and can offer interviews to candidates with disabilities who meet the essential criteria.

Closing date for applications: 08/08/2025

Contact: For more information or to request reasonable adjustments, please email: