Operations Manager

Are you ready to take the lead in managing and developing facilities and infrastructure in a dynamic and research-intensive environment?

The School of Life Sciences at the University of Nottingham is seeking an experienced and proactive Operations Manager (Facilities and Infrastructure) to oversee the strategic and operational management of our facilities across multiple buildings. This is a key role in School of Life Sciences, responsible for ensuring our facilities are fit for purpose, safe, and aligned with the evolving needs of our academic and research community.

You will work closely with senior academic, technical, and professional services colleagues to plan and deliver space and infrastructure projects, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with University policies and safety regulations. You’ll also play a vital role in supporting the School’s Estates and Infrastructure Committee and contributing to Faculty-wide initiatives.

We are looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in estates and facilities management
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach
• Financial and data management capabilities
• A commitment to continuous improvement and inclusive practices

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the physical environment that supports world-class teaching and research. If you thrive in a collaborative, forward-thinking setting and are passionate about operational excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

What we offer:

• A welcoming and inclusive workplace
• Excellent career development opportunities
• A generous holiday allowance and pension scheme
• Access to campus facilities and wellbeing support

This position is pivotal to the School’s operations, with on-site presence needed throughout the week to maintain our buildings and systems and deliver a high-quality environment.

For informal enquiries, please contact Guy Gibson (guy.gibson@nottingham.ac.uk)

To apply, please visit our Jobs Page and submit your application before the closing date via the apply button. 

Requests for secondment from internal candidates may be considered on the basis that prior agreement has been sought from both your current line manager and the manager of your substantive post, if you are already undertaking a secondment role.

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