Facilities & Operations Lead — Canary Wharf Expansion

IWFM Regional/Special Interest Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Greater London seeks a Facilities and Operations Manager to oversee facilities management across two sites. The role requires strong leadership skills, a degree-level education, and a health and safety qualification. Responsibilities include managing a team of nine, ensuring health and safety compliance, and developing operational strategies. This full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements with a focus on effective service delivery to staff and students.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Facilities or Building Management within Higher/Further Education.
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Experience in managing supplier relationships and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead a reception and facilities team of nine staff.
• Manage health and safety, risk management, and business continuity planning.
• Develop operational and facilities management strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities Management

Health and Safety Management

Project Management

Supplier Relationship Management

Education

Degree level education or equivalent

Health and safety qualification (NEBOSH/IOSH)

Job description

A leading academic institution in Greater London seeks a Facilities and Operations Manager to oversee facilities management across two sites. The role requires strong leadership skills, a degree-level education, and a health and safety qualification. Responsibilities include managing a team of nine, ensuring health and safety compliance, and developing operational strategies. This full-time position offers hybrid working arrangements with a focus on effective service delivery to staff and students.