Facilities and Operations Manager

The Labour Party; Greater London; On-site; GBP 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Labour Party is seeking a Facilities and Operations Manager to lead operations and facilities across Head Office locations in London and Newcastle, with travel to regional offices. This permanent role offers a clear career path and responsibilities spanning daily operations, safety, and service delivery.

The successful candidate will manage external providers, coordinate facilities services and drive efficient office operations, with a focus on safety and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• At least four years in an operational managerial role, with experience resolving daily operational challenges.
• Experience of office management, including dealing with external providers of facilities and services.
• Experience in health and safety and fleet management.
• Excellent time and workload management, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and delivering projects.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and delegate when appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan and deliver best-in-class operations and facilities management at Head Office London and Newcastle, with oversight for facilities services in 11 offices across the nations and regions.
• Collaborate with external providers and internal stakeholders to ensure safe, reliable and efficient facilities services.

Skills

Operational management

Office management

Health and safety

Fleet management

Time and workload management

Prioritisation & delegation

Job description

Salary: £56,526.71 (gross) per annum inclusive of London Weighting, with a fixed sum allowance of £1,195. There is the ability to progress to £63,586.70 over the next 3 years.

Location: Head Office London, but with a need for regular travel

Duration: Permanent

The Labour Party is looking to recruit a Facilities and Operations Manager. The post-holder will be responsible for the direction, planning and delivery of best in class operations and facilities management at both Head Office locations in London and Newcastle, and oversight and support for facilities services in 11 offices in the nations and regions.

The successful candidate will have:

• At least four years’ in an operational managerial role, and experience of resolving daily operational challenges
• Experience of office management, including dealing with external providers of facilities and services, experience in health and safety and fleet management
• Excellent time and workload management skills, with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and project delivery
• The ability to prioritise effectively and delegate when appropriate

The closing date for applications is 8 November 2026.

The Labour Party values equality and diversity, and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or pregnancy and maternity.