Interim Property Operational Asset Manager

Carrington West; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking an Interim Property Operational Manager to lead and develop operational estates while managing key services. The successful candidate will need at least 3 years' experience in social housing Facilities Management and strong financial oversight skills. This hybrid working role offers a competitive rate of £95.81 per hour with an initial 3-month contract and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in social housing Facilities and Estates Management.
• Proven track record in leading change and managing contracts.
• Exceptional financial management skills for multi-million-pound services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Council's operational estates.
• Oversee maintenance management systems ensuring compliance.
• Manage cleaning, security, and maintenance services.

Skills

Experience in Facilities and Estates Management

Customer focus

Financial management skills

Leadership and team management

Education

Degree in Facilities or Estates Management

Job description

Overview

Interim Property Operational Manager

£95.81p/h Umbrella (INSIDE IR35)

3 Months Initially (with view for extension in place)

Central Bedfordshire Council | Hybrid Working

What will you do?

• Lead and develop the Council's Operational estates, facilities, maintenance, and minor work
• Oversee a robust maintenance management system (planned and reactive), ensuring operational compliance and strategic delivery
• Manage cleaning, security, and maintenance services-leading procurement, contractor performance, and value-for-money evaluations.
• Act as Contract Manager with responsibility for contract governance, supplier relationships, and performance outcomes.
• Oversee investment planning and minor works across our estate, including upgrades, repairs, and compliance with lease obligations.
• Identify service-wide objectives, manage risk, and ensure the development and performance of your teams.
• Support the Head of Asset Management in embedding the Corporate Landlord approach across the Council.
• Deputise for the Head of Asset Management

What do you need?

To be successful in your application for this role you will need to demonstrate ALL the following on application and through the interview process:

• UK Resident
• MUST have minimum 3 years' experience within social housing Facilities and Estates Management-including lease and landlord-tenant knowledge.
• A degree-qualified professional in Facilities or Estates Management with substantial experience in large, multi-site organisations.
• Proven track record in leading change, managing high-value contracts, and driving service innovation.
• Exceptional financial management skills to oversee a multi-million-pound service.
• Strong customer focus and ability to balance operational delivery with strategic oversight.
• Experience in people leadership, performance development, and team management.
• A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota.

What to do next?

This role will move quickly and is unique opportunity. To avoid missing out please apply today with a copy of your CV before Sunday 7th September