Regional Property Operations Manager

Job ID: 19035

Location: East Midlands

Regions: Bingham, Boston, Leicester, Lincoln, Market Harborough, Nottingham, Oakham, Retford, Rugby

Closing Date: 06-Jul-2026

Post Type: Fixed Term, Detached Duty, Loan

Grade: 7

Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment - 16 months

Overview

The Ministry of Justice Property Directorate oversees one of the most diverse and complex government estates, including prisons, probation centres and MoJ HQ. It provides specialist services in facilities, health and safety, fire safety, security, technical design, and sustainability across a portfolio valued at £9.3 bn.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional estates management and set strategic direction for the East Midlands region.
• Manage the custodial TFM contract, oversee contractor performance, and ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory and departmental requirements.
• Provide assurance to HMPPS and MoJ Property, resolve regional issues, and coordinate with Area Property Operations Managers and other RPOMs.
• Exercise delegated budgetary authority, coordinate spend and prioritise spend in the region.
• Lead, develop and coach a team of Area Property Operations Managers.
• Represent the region in the MoJ Property Directorate's Estates Transformation strategy and liaise with senior management.
• Ensure consistent delivery at regional and contract levels, monitor performance metrics, and drive continuous improvement.

Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in property and FM disciplines with demonstrable compliance record.
• Commercial and financial discipline expertise.
• Proven people management, mentoring and motivating skills.
• Asset management, maintenance and contract & supplier management experience.
• Ability to manage complex customer relationships and stakeholder liaison.
• Experience leading multi project programmes of maintenance or capital investment.

Qualifications and Accreditation

• Willingness to work towards MIWFM or CIWFM, MRICS or CEng accreditation within six months.
• Expectation to obtain an IWFM qualification at Level 3-4 or equivalent experience.
• NEBOSH National General Certificate or willingness to pursue it.
• Commercial training - NEC Accredited Training and understanding of TFM contract, NEC3 provisions required.
• Technical compliance training (L8, HV/LV, Asbestos, Legionella, Fire Safety, CPFSI, Construction Design Management) with refresher every two years.
• Commitment to join the Government Property Profession within six months.

Licences

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Working Arrangements & Further Information

Hybrid working is available where business need allows; a minimum of 60 % of working time must be spent on site. Regular weekly travel to sites in the East Midlands region is required, and the role may involve unsocial hours and on call responsibilities.

Benefits

Annual leave: 25 days (increases to 30 after five years). Provision for additional public holiday leave and a privilege day. Pension scheme options available through the Civil Service. Extensive training and development opportunities. Employee run networks for minority groups, disabilities, caring responsibilities, women, and LGBTQ+ employees. Family friendly policies, flexible benefits, childcare support options, and paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave.