Facilities, Operations and Safety Manager

Location: London / On-site

Contract: 4-month temporary contract

Salary: £60,000-£65,000 salary equivalent

MLC Partners are delighted to be supporting a leading London university in recruiting an interim Senior Facilities Operations & Safety Manager. This is a busy, hands-on role with responsibility for facilities operations, health & safety, service delivery and team management across multiple London sites.

The role:

You will take ownership of the day-to-day operation of facilities and services, ensuring a high-quality experience for staff, students and visitors. Working closely with senior stakeholders, contractors and internal teams, you will also lead health & safety activity and drive improvements across operational processes and service delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day management of facilities and operational services across multiple sites.
• Oversee health & safety policies, risk assessments, inspections, incident reporting and follow-up actions.
• Manage and develop the facilities operations team, setting priorities and ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, contractors, suppliers and external premises providers.
• Review and improve operational processes, procedures and service standards.
• Manage facilities-related procurement, supplier relationships and budgets, ensuring value for money.
• Support the operational delivery of new, refurbished or changing spaces and facilities.

About you:

• Significant experience in facilities management and operational leadership.
• Higher Education experience is highly desirable, with wider public sector experience required as a minimum.
• Strong experience managing health & safety within a complex environment.
• NEBOSH or IOSH qualification, ideally IOSH Managing Safely.
• Proven line management experience, including motivating and developing staff.
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers, procurement and budgets, alongside strong stakeholder management skills.

Applications are under constant review, with my client seeking the right candidate to start 1st September. Please apply now, or reach out to Briar at MLC Partners.