Job Description
Job Title: FM Operations Manager
Location: Bedfordshire (Hybrid - 2 days per week on-site)
Contract: Rolling 3-month contract
Rate: 700 per day (umbrella)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced FM Operations Manager to join a Local Council in Bedfordshire on a rolling 3-month contract. This is a pivotal role within our Corporate Landlord model, ensuring that all Council-owned sites are safe, compliant, well-maintained, and aligned with strategic objectives.
You will lead multi-disciplinary teams covering Estates, Maintenance, Facilities, and Minor Works, delivering a consistent, high-quality service across the portfolio. Acting as the primary link between internal stakeholders, contractors, and service providers, you will play a key role in shaping both the day-to-day running and the long-term future of the Council's estate.
This is a fast-paced, high-impact opportunity suited to a confident leader with strong operational and strategic facilities management expertise.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and develop the Council's operational estates, facilities, maintenance, and minor works services.
Oversee a robust maintenance management system (planned and reactive), ensuring compliance and strategic delivery.
Manage cleaning, security, and maintenance contracts-covering procurement, performance management, and value-for-money assessments.
Act as Contract Manager, ensuring governance, strong supplier relationships, and performance outcomes.
Drive investment planning and minor works programmes, ensuring upgrades, repairs, and lease compliance.
Set service-wide objectives, manage operational risks, and ensure effective team development.
Support and deputise for the Head of Asset Management in embedding the Corporate Landlord approach across the Council.
What We're Looking For
Degree-qualified professional in Facilities or Estates Management (or equivalent).
Substantial experience in large, multi-site organisations with a strong estates and FM background.
Expertise in landlord-tenant matters and lease management.
Demonstrable track record of leading change, managing high-value contracts, and driving service improvement.
Strong financial management skills to oversee a multi-million-pound service.
Exceptional people leadership with a focus on performance and development.
Customer-focused, strategic mindset with the ability to deliver operational excellence.
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
