Assistant Operations Manager - Passive Fire

Sanctuary provide in-house repairs and maintenance services for an extensive portfolio of properties across Sanctuary organisations. As part of a not-for-profit organisation, we aim to achieve outstanding results for our customers based on our values - working in an open and transparent way, creating strong partnerships with our customers and providing a first-class customer service.

Assistant Operations Manager – Passive Fire

Kingsmead, London

£53,951 - £56,790 per year plus Company car or car allowance

40 hours per week – Monday to Friday – 9:00am to 5:00pm

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Operations Manager – Passive Fire to join our team based in Ipswich. The role sits within Property Services which are responsible for delivering a high quality and cost effective property repairs, compliance and installation and estate services across the UK.. It is also responsible for operational Health and Safety of the service, including fire safety.

The role of Assistant Operations Manager – Passive Fire will include:

• Managing the recruitment, performance and development of quality employees to ensure that the required skilled people are available to meet the needs of the service
• Supporting in the regional monitoring, management and completion of all customer works, through self-delivery teams, suppliers and subcontractors, limiting and mitigating risks associated with building non availability and BAU, ensuring KPIs are met or exceeded
• Supporting in the management of health and safety aspects of operations, along with Building Safety legislation, ensuring business responsibilities are delivered in a safe manner
• Supporting senior management with regional issues and escalation processes, ensuring effective and timely resolution is achieved and satisfying contract requirements
• Take the lead in the identification and allocation of resources to ensure effective use of self-delivery teams in line with financial and operational requirements
• Working within the guidelines of third party accreditation requirements i.e BM Trada and assist the Operations Manager with audit visits as needed

Skills and experiences:

• To ensure full compliance with health and safety legislation, candidates applying for this role must be qualified to Level 3 fire door inspection and maintenance and / or Level 3 fire stopping inspection and maintenance, Degree, HND or HNC in Construction or Management, NEBOSH National Diploma - Construction or currently undertaking the qualification. As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to bring with them the original certification verifying proof of their qualifications. Copies and CSCS cards will not be accepted.
• Proven ability to effectively recruit, manage and develop people
• Some experience of managing multi site maintenance contracts in a commercially focused role
• Proven track record managing a direct labour operation or internal maintenance service
• Work experience of working under third party accreditation i.e. BM Trada
• This role will involve driving on company business. In order to drive a company vehicle, drivers must hold a full valid UK driving licence.

About us

We provide in-house repairs and maintenance for a wide range of properties, as part of a not-for-profit organisation. We foster a diverse and inclusive culture. Our customers are at the heart of all we do, and colleagues help make a real difference to people’s lives.

Our Benefits

As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary a great place to work, where your wellbeing is of genuine importance, we have developed an attractive employment package. The package recognises your contribution, supports your physical, mental and financial health and gives you the flexibility to tailor your employee benefits by offering:

• 25 days annual leave (rising to a maximum of 30 days) plus public holidays

• A pension scheme with employer contributions from Sanctuary
• Life Assurance
• Employee Advice Service including counselling
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Voluntary health plans
• Employee discounts
• Wellbeing support and tools
• Employee recognition scheme
• Employee Networks, with a shared interest in inclusion, and who provide invaluable support to colleagues
• £53,951 per annum (rising to £56,790 per annum after 12 months, subject to satisfactory performance

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Closing Date: 19 November 2025

If you're unsure about any details, have questions about the role or want to discuss a need for adjustments, our fantastic talent team will be happy to help you – [email protected]

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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Inclusion is one of our core values. Our goal is to be a diverse, inclusive organisation where our people thrive and meet our customers’ needs with fairness and empathy. We know having a range of ideas and opinions makes a difference. We encourage and welcome applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support this mission. We will make adjustments throughout your application process, in line with Sanctuary’s commitment to our Disability Confident employer status.

Building Equality and Diversity

Sanctuary Group encourages and welcomes applications from people from diverse backgrounds to support our commitment to offering an inclusive environment for our employees and customers.
We work closely with the Home Office in order to prevent unlawful working.
A basic Disclosure and Barring Service check will be necessary in the event of a successful application which we will pay for.
Sanctuary Maintenance Contractors Limited is a subsidiary of Sanctuary Housing Association, an exempt charity.