FM Operations Manager - Hard Services

Trades Workforce Solutions; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A national facilities management organization is seeking a senior facilities professional in South Yorkshire. The role involves leading hard FM services, focusing on strategic and operational leadership, and driving business development. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background and proven success in developing client relationships and growing contracts. The position offers a salary of around £60,000 for a full-time role working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in growing contracts and developing client relationships.
• Strong technical background in hard facilities management.
• Ability to balance strategic and operational responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow hard FM services and capability.
• Develop new service offerings and expand existing contracts.
• Embed consistent standards and drive best practices.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Operational leadership

Business development

Contract growth

Team development

Stakeholder management

Technical knowledge in FM

Job description

Catch 22 are supporting a national organisation seeking a senior facilities professional to lead and grow its hard services and FM capability in Yorkshire.

The role combines strategic and operational leadership of hard FM services, including asset management, statutory compliance, building performance and lifecycle planning, with a strong focus on business development and contract growth. The post holder will work closely with senior stakeholders and clients to identify opportunities, develop new service offerings and expand existing contracts, ensuring the organisation’s FM services continue to evolve and meet client needs.

Alongside client and operational responsibilities, the role includes leading and developing a small team, embedding consistent standards and driving best practice across hard services delivery. The successful candidate will be comfortable operating at both strategic and hands‑on levels, balancing service excellence with commercial growth.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced hard services or FM leader with a strong technical background, commercial acumen and a proven track record in growing contracts and developing client relationships.

Paying a salary of around £60,000, working full time, Mon‑Fri hours.

If suitable, please apply to show your interest.