Project/ Specialist Manager

Operations Manager Assets – interim

Shefford

Contract
£74.32 per hour or £95.81 per hour limited paid via umbrella company inside IR35

Our client is looking for an experienced Operations Manager Assets - interim

This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs.

As Operational Service Manager, you’ll be responsible for delivering a consistent, high-quality service across all our locations. You’ll lead teams covering Estates, Maintenance, Facilities, and Minor Works—ensuring our buildings are safe, legally compliant, well-maintained, and aligned with strategic goals.

This is a fast-paced, high-impact role that sits at the heart of our Corporate Landlord model. You will act as the primary link between internal stakeholders, external contractors, and service providers—ensuring that our sites are not only operationally sound, but also future-ready.

Key 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

What We’re Looking For

    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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The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities.  Colbern Limited along with our clients

are an equal opportunities employer