Interim Area Property Operations Manager

Client: Major Central Government client
Location: West Yorkshire (multi-site role)
Contract: 6 months
Day Rate: £550 per day (Umbrella, Inside IR35)

The Role:

A confidential public sector organisation is looking for an Area Property Operations Manager to oversee operations across a secure, multi-site estate. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for ensuring facilities run safely, efficiently, and in line with strict regulatory standards.

This is an opportunity to step into a high-responsibility environment, managing critical infrastructure and services that directly support frontline operations.

• Leading the day-to-day management of facilities, including security, maintenance, and support services
• Ensuring sites operate in line with safety, compliance, cost, and quality standards
• Monitoring performance and driving improvements where needed
• Identifying risks and implementing corrective actions to maintain service delivery
• Managing the development, approval, and implementation of technical specifications and safety documentation
• Acting as a key link between operational teams, service providers, and stakeholders

Requirements:

• Proven experience in property or facilities management within a complex environment
• Strong understanding of health & safety and compliance frameworks
• Experience managing performance, cost control, and service delivery
• Ability to operate effectively in secure or regulated environments
• Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach to risk and issue management

Note: Due to the sensitive nature of this role, the successful candidate will need to be willing and able to undergo Developed Vetting (DV Clearance)

This is an urgent requirement - if interested, apply asap and any questions, email claire.shipman@1st-executive.com