Interim Estates Operations Manager

Park Avenue Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority client is seeking an experienced Interim Operations Manager for their Estates Team in the North West. The role offers a daily rate of £450-£500 and requires MRICS qualification along with strong estates and property operations experience. Responsibilities include overseeing operations across multiple sites and ensuring compliance across functions. If interested, please send your CV to [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Must be MRICS qualified.
• Experience in local authority estates is essential.
• A confident leader with strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day estate operations across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance across property, maintenance, and asset functions.
• Lead estates and operational teams and improve processes.

Skills

MRICS qualified

Local authority estates experience

Strong estates/property operations background

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Interim Operations Manager – Estates

Rate: £450-£500 per day (DOE)

Location: North West

Start Date: ASAP

Interviews: End of next week

My local authority client is seeking an experienced Interim Operations Manager to support the Estates Team within a North West local authority during a period of transition.

Key Requirements

• MRICS qualified
• Local authority estates experience essential
• Strong estates/property operations background
• Confident leader with excellent communication skills
• Available immediately or at short notice

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day‑to‑day estate operations across multiple sites
• Ensure compliance across property, maintenance, and asset functions
• Lead, support, and coordinate estates and operational teams
• Improve processes, workflows, and service delivery standards
• Support strategic estate planning and implement best practice

The hiring manager will be conducting interviews at the back end of next week, so early applications are encouraged. If this role sounds of interest to you, please send over your most up‑to‑date CV to [e-mail].