Facilities & Operations Manager at Northern Roots, Oldham

Organic Growers Alliance; Oldham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Organic Growers Alliance in Oldham is seeking a Facilities and Operations Manager to guide the move from construction to live operations at Northern Roots. You will ensure the site opens safely, efficiently and is ready to welcome visitors.

Joining the Senior Management Team, you will lead cleaning, maintenance and administrative staff, oversee daily operations and safety systems, and help create a welcoming, commercially sustainable visitor destination across our new Welcome Building, Forestry

Responsibilities

• Lead cleaning, maintenance and administrative staff.
• Oversee daily operations and safety systems.
• Help create a welcoming and commercially sustainable visitor destination at the new facilities.

Job description

Join us at an exciting time as we prepare to open new visitor facilities, including a Welcome Building, Forestry Skills Centre and urban farm.

The Facilities and Operations Manager will play a key role in transitioning from construction project to live operations, ensuring the site opens safely and is ready for visitors.

This role blends strategic leadership with hands-on management of daily operations, maintenance and safety systems. As part of the Senior Management Team, you will lead and support cleaning, maintenance and administrative staff, helping create a safe, welcoming and commercially sustainable visitor destination.

Salary: £35,500 – £37,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed term until March 2027. Full time (37.5 hours a week) across 5 days. Regular weekend working will be required once Northern Roots transitions to a seven day work pattern from August 2026.

Location: Northern Roots, Oldham, OL8 2BJ