Estates Operations Lead — Build Teams, Modernize Maintenance

Sielo Search; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

41 days paid leave

Generous USS pension

Subsidised private healthcare

Free meals when kitchen open

Job summary

Nuffield College in Oxford is seeking a Head of Estates Operations to lead day-to-day maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and manage both in-house staff and contractors. The role offers scope to influence how the service develops and to strengthen planned maintenance programmes.

The holder will work with a Director of Estates, bringing experience in M&E, compliance, and team development, with a view to improving how facilities are run.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in estates or hard FM operations.
• Knowledge of M&E systems and statutory compliance.
• Experience managing contractors and maintenance programmes.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance and statutory compliance.
• Oversee in-house team and external contractors.
• Develop and influence maintenance programmes and systems.

Skills

Estates management

M&E knowledge

Contractor management

Team leadership

Compliance awareness

Education

IWFM / CIOB / RICS member

Tools

Management systems

Job description

Nuffield College in Oxford is seeking a Head of Estates Operations to lead day-to-day maintenance, ensure statutory compliance, and manage both in-house staff and contractors. The role offers scope to influence how the service develops and to strengthen planned maintenance programmes.

The holder will work with a Director of Estates, bringing experience in M&E, compliance, and team development, with a view to improving how facilities are run.