Operations Manager (Facilities & Infrastructure)

University of Nottingham - Life Sciences

We are looking for a proactive, organised and people focused Operations Manager to support the smooth running of our School’s facilities, space and infrastructure. This is a varied coordination role at the heart of School operations, working closely with colleagues, Estates, and building users to ensure our environments remain safe, functional, and well-utilised.

What you’ll do

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate day-to-day facilities, space and building related activity across multiple School locations
• Act as an approachable and effective point of contact for Estates, contractors and School users
• Communicate clearly and proactively with staff and students, providing updates on works, changes and issues
• Maintain accurate statutory testing and compliance records, ensuring data is well organised and accessible
• Support space management and occupancy planning through good information gathering and user engagement
• Contribute to School and Faculty level committees, supporting process development and operational improvements
• Help manage Facilities budgets by monitoring spend, forecasting needs and preparing information for decision making.

This is not a technical estates role — instead, it is about coordination, communication, organisation and problem-solving, ensuring the right people have the right information at the right time.

Who we’re looking for

This role would suit someone who:

• Communicates confidently and clearly with a wide range of people
• Builds positive working relationships and represents the School professionally
• Is organised, motivated and enjoys managing multiple activities
• Works proactively, using initiative to spot issues and keep things moving
• Is confident using data in Excel, SharePoint and digital tools to maintain clear records
• Has experience supporting building, facilities or wider operational processes, with the ability to spot and improve inefficient ways of working.

We welcome applicants looking to develop their operational career within a supportive and collaborative team.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

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)

Further details:

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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) employer. Increasing the diversity of our community is extremely important to us and we are committed to the aims of Disability Confident Scheme.

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Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.