Operations Manager Assets
Location: Priory House, Monks Walk, Chicksands, Shefford, SG17 5TQ
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £74.32 per hour
Job Ref: OR12421
Job Responsibilities
* Lead and develop the Council’s operational estates, facilities, maintenance, and minor works.
* Oversee a robust maintenance management system (planned and reactive), ensuring operational compliance and strategic delivery.
* Manage cleaning, security, and maintenance services—leading procurement, contractor performance, and value-for-money evaluations.
* Act as Contract Manager with responsibility for contract governance, supplier relationships, and performance outcomes.
* Oversee investment planning and minor works across our estate, including upgrades, repairs, and compliance with lease obligations.
* Identify service-wide objectives, manage risk, and ensure the development and performance of your teams.
* Support the Head of Asset Management in embedding the Corporate Landlord approach across the Council.
* Deputise for the Head of Asset Management.
Person Specifications
* A degree-qualified professional in Facilities or Estates Management with substantial experience in large, multi-site organisations.
* Strong expertise in both Facilities and Estates Management—including lease and landlord-tenant knowledge.
* Proven track record in leading change, managing high-value contracts, and driving service innovation.
* Exceptional financial management skills to oversee a multi-million-pound service.
* Strong customer focus and ability to balance operational delivery with strategic oversight.
* Experience in people leadership, performance development, and team management.
* A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.
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Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Pay: £74.32 per hour
Expected hours: 37 per week
Experience:
* Operations Manager Assets: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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