Interim Management

Leadership challenges in the leisure, cultural and public services sectors require more than temporary cover – they demand seasoned expertise, strategic insight and a deep understanding of operational realities. At FMG Consulting, we provide senior interim leadership support delivered by former Chief Executives, Heads of Service and Service Directors with over 30 years of real-world experience across leisure trusts, private sector operators and public services.

Unlike many consultancy providers, we don't simply advise – we step in, lead and deliver with the authority and credibility that only industry veterans can offer. Whether you need interim leadership for a leisure trust, local authority service or cultural partnership, our experienced executives can step in at short notice and start making an impact from day one.

We offer a full range of interim leadership services tailored to the needs of leisure and cultural organisations. Our interim CEO support provides experienced leadership during transitions or unexpected vacancies, ensuring continuity at the top. We also provide interim Directors and Heads of Service to maintain operations and strategic oversight when needed.

For organisations undergoing change, our recovery planning and service transformation expertise guides teams through improvement journeys. Our leisure and cultural trust management services offer specialised support for trust operations and governance. When services need to evolve, we bring fresh perspective to reviews, redesigns, and modernisation, helping organisations adapt to community needs and financial challenges.

In crisis situations, our specialists stabilise operations and create recovery plans. Throughout, we offer strong stakeholder and political engagement, navigating complex relationships with diplomacy. Our work is underpinned by robust business planning and financial management, ensuring sustainable operations for the long term.

Real Leadership Experience

Our interim leaders have successfully managed multi- million pound portfolios, led major transformation projects and steered complex organisations through times of change, challenge and growth

Unmatched Sector Knowledge

We bring a holistic understanding of the leisure, cultural, health and wellbeing sectors, across all types of delivery models – from public sector in-house operations to charitable trusts and commercial operators

Rapid Deployment, Immediate Impact

Our experienced executives can begin making meaningful contributions from day one

Tailored Strategic Support

From stabilisation and restructuring to service innovation and stakeholder engagement, our interims bring strategic clarity and operational rigour to help you achieve your objectives

Experience matters. Leadership matters. Results matter. When it comes to protecting and enhancing vital community services, FMG Consulting's interim leadership gives you more than just a stop-gap solution – we provide genuine expertise, trusted leadership and lasting impact.

Whether you're facing a leadership gap, managing a crisis, or driving organisational change, our senior interim professionals deliver more than just presence – they bring proven capability and the confidence that comes from decades of industry experience.

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“I look forward to continuing to work in the future and would be happy to recommend FMG Consulting to other potential clients considering facility developments or procurement projects.”

Sport England

“Their advice on how to improve the cashflow and profitability of the project proved very useful in reshaping the scheme. Their positive and helpful attitude was greatly appreciated by our team and we would not hesitate to use them again or recommend them to others.”

Neptune Wirral Ltd

“We were very pleased with the outcome of the procurement process which almost exactly mirrored the projections in your business case”

London Borough of Lewisham

“The sessions were great fun and inspirational, and the fact that some staff were involved in the design and delivery of the sessions really helped build our own capacity and understanding for the future.”

Dacorum Sports Trust

“We were so impressed with the support we received, in a very experienced and professional manner. It has made a huge difference to how we progress and has basically given us a short cut to where we want to get to!”

Rubicon Leisure Ltd

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Gateshead Borough Council

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