Estates and Campus Operations Manager

Job Description

Technical Operations Manager , Higher Education , London.

Your new company
A well-established London-based higher education institution that is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Estate & Campus Operations Manager to provide operational leadership across a complex campus estate.
This is an initial interim assignment and would suit a seasoned estates professional who can step in at pace, take control of operations, and ensure compliance and continuity.
Your new role
Reporting into the Director of Estates, you will be responsible for:Day-to-day leadership of Estates & Facilities operations
Oversight of planned and reactive maintenance, including PPM
Management of external contractors (cleaning, catering, maintenance, security) against KPIs
Line management of Senior Facilities Officers and Facilities Officers
Supporting maintenance, improvement and capital works projects
Ensuring operational resilience and a strong customer service culture
What you'll need to succeed
My client is looking for someone who:Has senior or interim experience in Estates / Facilities Management
Holds a recognised engineering qualification (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or equivalent)
Has operated in complex estates environments such as higher education, public sector or cultural institutions.
Brings strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and fire safety compliance
Has experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external suppliers
Can provide immediate, hands-on leadership and clear decision-making.
Is comfortable using CAFM systems and producing data-driven operational reports.
What you'll get in return
An initial interim contract at a competitive day rate with a potential to become a permanent contract
What you need to do now
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