Estates and Campus Operations Manager

Company: hays-gcj-v4-pd-online
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Location: London
Job Description:

Your newpany

A well-established London-based higher education institution that is looking to appoint an experienced Interim Estate & Campus Operations Manager to provide operational leadership across aplex campus estate.

This is an initial interim assignment and would suit a seasoned estates professional who can step in at pace, take control of operations, and ensurepliance and continuity.

Your new role

Reporting into the Director of Estates, you will be responsible for:Day-to-day leadership of Estates & Facilities operationsOversight of planned and reactive maintenance, including PPMManagement of external contractors (cleaning, catering, maintenance, security) against KPIsLine management of Senior Facilities Officers and Facilities OfficersSupporting maintenance, improvement and capital works projectsEnsuring operational resilience and a strong customer service culture

What you’ll need to succeed

My client is looking for someone who:Has senior or interim experience in Estates / Facilities ManagementHolds a recognised engineering qualification ( Mechanical, Electrical, Building Services or equivalent)Has operated inplex estates environments such as higher education, public sector or cultural institutions.Brings strong knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and fire safetyplianceHas experience managing multidisciplinary teams and external suppliersCan provide immediate, hands-on leadership and clear decision-making.Isfortable using CAFM systems and producing data-driven operational reports.

What you’ll get in return

An initial interim contract at apetitive day rate with a potential to be a permanent contract

Posted: April 21st, 2026