Temporary Facilities & Operations Manager - Bristol - Central

Element Recruitment are  working with an exciting and growing organisation in Bristol who are looking for a Temporary Facilities and Operations Manager to join them during a key period of growth and change.

This is a broad, hands-on role with responsibility for keeping the organisation’s office, laboratory and operational facilities running smoothly. You’ll take ownership of facilities, suppliers, budgets, logistics, health and safety administration and day-to-day site operations.

A key part of the role will also involve supporting an upcoming site relocation, coordinating the facilities and logistics workstream to ensure a smooth transition.

The Role

• Managing day-to-day facilities and site operations across office and technical environments
• Coordinating contractors, service providers, utilities and specialist suppliers
• Supporting and coordinating an upcoming site relocation, including equipment moves, supplier scheduling and operational continuity
• Taking a hands-on approach to resolving day-to-day facilities issues and arranging specialist contractors where required
• Managing facilities and operational budgets, tracking spend and supporting procurement activity
• Maintaining records for site services, utilities, assets and contracted works
• Supporting the administration of health and safety and compliance systems, including COSHH, waste management and site documentation
• Coordinating audits, inspections, permitting and other compliance requirements
• Managing purchasing, quotes, purchase orders, consumables and supplier relationships
• Coordinating goods in/out, deliveries, collections, storage and inventory
• Maintaining asset, equipment and consumables records
• Supporting operational logistics for trials, demonstrations, visits and other key business activities
• Providing general hands-on operational support, including trackers, schedules and internal coordination

About You

We’re looking for someone with significant experience within facilities, operations, logistics or a similar environment. You could come from a technical, manufacturing, laboratory, industrial or other operational setting.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a Facilities Manager, Operations Manager, Site Manager or similar role
• Experience managing contractors, suppliers and service providers
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Experience managing budgets and operational spend
• Knowledge of health and safety and compliance processes
• Experience coordinating logistics, purchasing, assets or inventory
• The ability to work independently and take ownership of a broad function
• A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get involved in the day-to-day detail
• Confidence working around technical equipment, materials and specialist suppliers
• Experience supporting projects, relocations or major operational changes would be highly advantageous

This role would suit someone who enjoys variety and autonomy and is comfortable switching between strategic planning, supplier management and the practical day-to-day tasks needed to keep a busy site running smoothly.

Apply now!