Facilities Manager

Area Property Operations Manager

Contract: Until 31 January 2027 Location: HMP Stile & HMP Thorn Cross Client: Ministry of Justice (MOJ) CV Deadline: 13 October 2026

Role Summary

Seeking an experienced Area Property Operations Manager to oversee facilities and property operations across HMP Stile and HMP Thorn Cross.

Key Responsibilities

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Manage day-to-day property, estates and facilities operations across both sites.

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Oversee maintenance, security, compliance and associated services.

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Monitor performance against health & safety, cost, programme and quality targets.

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Identify risks/issues and implement appropriate remedial actions.

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Manage technical specifications and safety documentation through to implementation.

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Manage stakeholders, contractors and technical teams.

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Ensure statutory, regulatory and organisational compliance.

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Provide reporting on performance, risks and operational issues.

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Support continuous improvement across property and facilities operations.

Key Requirements

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Strong background in property, estates, facilities or building operations management.

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Experience within a complex, regulated or operational environment.

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Good knowledge of maintenance, compliance, health & safety and technical requirements.

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Experience managing contractors and stakeholders.

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Strong technical, organisational and communication skills.

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Ability to manage multiple priorities and sites effectively.

Please note: The successful candidate must be able to obtain the required BPSS and enhanced HMPPS vetting