Interim office move Lead

Interim Office Move Lead

Contract: 6 months (initially)
Location: Across Bedford, London and Remote
Daily Rate: £450 – £500 (inside IR35, via Umbrella)

We are seeking an Interim Office Move Lead to manage the relocation of approximately 60 office staff from London to Bedford. This role requires a hands-on approach and significant experience in managing complex office relocations. The ideal candidate will start within the next couple of weeks.

Day-to-day of the role:

Develop and own the office relocation project plan, including milestones, dependencies, risk management, and governance reporting.
Lead cross-functional project teams (Facilities, IT/ICT, HR, Finance, Commercial, Communications) and engage with external suppliers, landlords, and delivery partners.
Define and manage the budget and cost control; secure approvals through appropriate governance channels.
Conduct site due diligence, space planning, and fit-out brief development; lead procurement and contract management with the support of the commercial team for accommodation and related services.
Oversee IT/ICS readiness (move of desktops, networks, telephony, printers, and data security) and ensure minimal business interruption during the move.
Manage risk, issues, and change control; develop contingency plans and real-time issue resolution processes.
Ensure compliance with relevant UK policies (Public Sector Equality Duty, health and safety, data protection, and security requirements) and civil service standards.
Stakeholder engagement and communications: maintain visibility with senior sponsors, line managers, and occupants; develop and execute a communications plan.
Ensure a smooth transition: plan for occupancy readiness, furniture and equipment, cleaning, security, accessibility, and post-move validation.
Conduct a post-move review to capture lessons learned and ensure benefits realisation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Significant experience leading and delivering complex office relocation or medium-scale workspace moves, ideally in a public sector or civil service context.
Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and external suppliers through all stages of a relocation project.
Strong project management discipline: planning, scheduling, risk/issue/change management, governance, and reporting.
Stakeholder management skills: able to engage, influence, and communicate with senior sponsors, managers, staff, and external partners.
Analytical and financial acumen: budget management, cost forecasting, benefits tracking.
Negotiation and contract management skills; familiarity with public sector procurement frameworks.
Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to produce concise briefings, reports, and governance packs.
Change management mindset: ready to support users through moving, adoption, and continuity.

Benefits:

Competitive daily rate within the specified range.
Opportunity to lead a significant office move for a respected organisation.
Professional growth in project and change management within the public sector.

If you have the necessary skill set please apply online today!