Head of Estates Operations South (Hard FM)
Science and Technology Facilities Council
Salary: £81,457 £89,601 per annum | Open Ended | Full Time | Closing Date:4th January 2026
Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX
Together, our scientists, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes the world around us. Whether its sending probes into space or finding new ways to treat cancer, everyone here plays a vital role in making a positive difference to society.
Come and discover how much you can achieve when youre surrounded by world-leading experts, encouraged to constantly learn and empowered to explore your curiosity.
STFC is seeking a strategic, delivery-focused Estates professional to lead maintenance and minor works across the South portfolio at Rutherford Appleton Laboratory. This is a pivotal leadership role in a science-critical environment, ensuring the estate remains safe, compliant, resilient and ready to support world-class research.
You will provide clear direction to in-house maintenance and minor works teams, while setting and leading the resourcing strategy across employed capability and the procured supply chain. Youll drive performance across both models, ensuring innovative, value-engineered and cost-effective servic...