Operations Manager (Facilities & Infrastructure)

University Of Nottingham
Nottingham, United Kingdom
2 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Job location

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Tech stack

Microsoft Excel
SharePoint

Job description

We are looking for a proactive, organised and people focused Operations Manager to support the smooth running of our School's facilities, space and infrastructure. This is a varied coordination role at the heart of School operations, working closely with colleagues, Estates, and building users to ensure our environments remain safe, functional, and well-utilised.

What you'll do

In this role, you will:

  • Coordinate day-to-day facilities, space and building related activity across multiple School locations
  • Act as an approachable and effective point of contact for Estates, contractors and School users
  • Communicate clearly and proactively with staff and students, providing updates on works, changes and issues
  • Maintain accurate statutory testing and compliance records, ensuring data is well organised and accessible
  • Support space management and occupancy planning through good information gathering and user engagement
  • Contribute to School and Faculty level committees, supporting process development and operational improvements
  • Help manage Facilities budgets by monitoring spend, forecasting needs and preparing information for decision making.

This is not a technical estates role - instead, it is about coordination, communication, organisation and problem-solving, ensuring the right people have the right information at the right time.

Requirements

This role would suit someone who:

  • Communicates confidently and clearly with a wide range of people
  • Builds positive working relationships and represents the School professionally
  • Is organised, motivated and enjoys managing multiple activities
  • Works proactively, using initiative to spot issues and keep things moving
  • Is confident using data in Excel, SharePoint and digital tools to maintain clear records
  • Has experience supporting building, facilities or wider operational processes, with the ability to spot and improve inefficient ways of working.

We welcome applicants looking to develop their operational career within a supportive and collaborative team.

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