St Paul's Cathedral - Property Operations Manager

The Church of England; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic organization in Greater London seeks a Property Operations Manager to lead the operational delivery of compliance, maintenance, and projects at St Paul’s Cathedral. The role requires construction knowledge, line management experience, and a detail-oriented approach. Successful candidates will contribute to the historic preservation of the building and maintain high operational standards. Benefits include 25 days holiday, a pension scheme, and life assurance coverage.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Life assurance of four times basic salary

Qualifications

• Experience in historic buildings and knowledge of conservation techniques.
• Ability to read drawings and produce construction detail sketches.
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and record-keeping abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage operational delivery of compliance, maintenance, and projects.
• Assign work to the property team according to the weekly schedule.
• Provide support for minor projects up to £50k.

Skills

Construction knowledge and qualifications

Line management experience

Problem-solving mindset

Education

City and Guilds trade background or higher construction qualifications

SMSTS qualification or willingness to train

Job description

We are currently seeking a Property Operations Manager, to join our Property team in one of the most iconic buildings in the world, St Paul’s Cathedral.

Leading the operational delivery of compliance, maintenance and projects, the Property Operations Manager will be responsible for assigning work to the property team in accordance with the weekly schedule, ensuring all team members are actively engaged, efficient and carrying out work safety.

The Property Operations Manager will;

• Line Manage the Property Maintenance Operatives
• Write risk assessments and method statements where required;
• Assist in the delivery of restoration and conservation projects – allocation of materials and resources
• Ensure response maintenance items are carried out in a timely manner, to a high standard and signed off within the software system
• Assist in the delivery of the 15-year plan of works within budget and programme
• Provide site management support for minor projects (up to £50k)

The successful applicant will have;

• Construction knowledge and qualifications – City and Guilds trade background or higher construction qualifications or accreditation
• Be a qualified SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training) or be willing to attend training;
• Experience of working on historic buildings and working knowledge of conservation techniques
• Demonstrable operational line management experience
• Be able to read drawings and provide construction detail sketches where required
• Detail-oriented approach with strong documentation and record-keeping abilities
• Problem-solving mindset with ability to make quick decisions where required, with a positive attitude

The successful applicant will also be expected to share in St Paul’s Cathedral’s commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

In return you’ll find we are a welcoming place to work and we each take responsibility for our part in the Cathedral’s work, looking after St Paul’s for the next generation.

Benefits

• Our annual holiday allowance is 25 days plus 8 bank holidays
• Our pension scheme allows for up to employer contribution
• And as you might expect we have life assurance of four times basic salary and an employee assistance programme

We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce that represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of United Kingdom Minority Ethnic / Global Majority Heritage, women, and disabled people are currently under-represented in our workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase our representation.

The closing date for applications is 23 : 59 pm, Sunday 11th January 2026.

Interviews will take place on the 3rd and 4th February 2026.