Facilities Manager

Parker Jones Group Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Jones Group Ltd. seeks an experienced Area Property Operations Manager to oversee facilities and property operations across HMP Stile and HMP Thorn Cross. The role is tied to a fixed contract with a deadline for vetting requirements and performance targets.

The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day operations, ensure compliance with health, safety and security standards, and lead a team of contractors and technical staff to deliver reliable services across both sites.

Qualifications

• Strong background in property, estates, facilities or building operations management.
• Experience within a complex, regulated or operational environment.
• Good knowledge of maintenance, compliance, health & safety and technical requirements.
• Experience managing contractors and stakeholders.
• Strong technical, organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and sites effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day property, estates and facilities operations across both sites.
• Oversee maintenance, security, compliance and associated services.
• Monitor performance against health & safety, cost, programme and quality targets.
• Identify risks/issues and implement appropriate remedial actions.
• Manage technical specifications and safety documentation through to implementation.
• Manage stakeholders, contractors and technical teams.
• Ensure statutory, regulatory and organisational compliance.
• Provide reporting on performance, risks and operational issues.
• Support continuous improvement across property and facilities operations.

Job description

Area Property Operations Manager

Contract: Until 31 January 2027
Location: HMP Stile & HMP Thorn Cross
Client: Ministry of Justice (MOJ)
CV Deadline: 13 October 2026

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced Area Property Operations Manager to oversee facilities and property operations across HMP Stile and HMP Thorn Cross.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day property, estates and facilities operations across both sites.

• Oversee maintenance, security, compliance and associated services.

• Monitor performance against health & safety, cost, programme and quality targets.

• Identify risks/issues and implement appropriate remedial actions.

• Manage technical specifications and safety documentation through to implementation.

• Manage stakeholders, contractors and technical teams.

• Ensure statutory, regulatory and organisational compliance.

• Provide reporting on performance, risks and operational issues.

• Support continuous improvement across property and facilities operations.

Key Requirements

• Strong background in property, estates, facilities or building operations management.

• Experience within a complex, regulated or operational environment.

• Good knowledge of maintenance, compliance, health & safety and technical requirements.

• Experience managing contractors and stakeholders.

• Strong technical, organisational and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and sites effectively.

Please note: The successful candidate must be able to obtain the required BPSS and enhanced HMPPS vetting.