Are you an experienced operations professional with a background in property, accommodation, or facilities management? Do you enjoy leading teams, improving processes, and ensuring high operational standards across multiple sites? Robert Half is delighted to be chosen to select applicants for a newly available role that offers an exciting opportunity to join a successful and growing business in the heart of St Andrews. Our client manages a portfolio of beautifully renovated, high-quality properties across the town, providing accommodation for students during the academic year and premium short-term lets during the summer season. With the business continuing to grow and new developments underway, they are now seeking an Operations Director to take ownership of day-to-day operations and ensure service excellence across the portfolio. The Role The Operations Director will oversee the smooth running of daily operations, compliance, maintenance, and service delivery across a property portfolio. You will lead a small, dedicated team, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency across all activities. Key Responsibilities Lead, manage, and support the property management teamOversee day-to-day operations across a multi-property portfolioEnsure all properties meet regulatory and compliance requirementsMaintain high service standards for students and holiday guestsCoordinate maintenance activity and ensure issues are resolved promptlyOversee operational readiness for student rental cycles and summer lettingsImprove systems, processes, and workflows as the business continues to growWork closely with the Managing Director, who spends part of each month on-site About You We are looking for a candidate who brings experience in a relevant operational environment, such as: Property managementHospitality accommodation operationsFacilities managementEstates operations You will be someone who can step in with confidence, understands regulation and compliance, and has proven experience leading small teams in a service-driven setting. You will bring: Strong leadership and organisational skillsExperience managing multi-site operationsKnowledge of property compliance and health & safetyA proactive, hands-on mindsetExcellent communication and stakeholder management abilitiesThe ability to work independently and maintain high standards What's on Offer £45,000 - £50,000 base salary5% employer pension contributionPrivate medical insurance23 days annual leave + public holidaysOn-site parkingOpportunity to shape and lead operations in a growing, well-invested businessA long-term role with variety, autonomy, and impact Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: gb/en/privacy-notice.