Operations Manager - Workspace
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 09 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £55,895 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Plymouth, South West England |
| Gweithio o bell: | Hybrid - gweithio o bell hyd at 3 ddiwrnod yr wythnos |
| Cwmni: | Plymouth Community Homes |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | COM-002316 |
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Help build the workplaces of the future!
Are you a facilities and workplace leader who loves creating brilliant spaces where people can do their best work? If you blend technical know‑how, people leadership and strategic thinking—we’d love to hear from you!
About the role
At Plymouth Community Homes, we’re transforming the way our colleagues and commercial tenants experience our workspace. We’re passionate about safe, sustainable, modern spaces that inspire productivity, team working and support the diverse needs of our customers. And we’re looking for an Operations Manager – Workspace who can help us deliver exactly that.
This is your chance to develop and lead a high‑performing team, develop innovative workspace solutions, and play a major role in reshaping our flagship Plumer House and Beacon Community Hub into a flexible, efficient and future‑ready workspace, that meets our colleagues, commercial tenants, residents and wider community needs.
As the operational lead for our corporate estate, you’ll:
Deliver excellent facilities and workspace services.
Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated workspace team.
Use data insight to drive performance, service improvement and strategic decision‑making.
Shape workspace strategies, deliver projects and lead major transformations.
Lead commercial tenants, leases, service charges and relationship management at Plumer and Beacon.
Champion sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Ensure our buildings are safe, compliant and fit for purpose—every day.
No two days will look the same—and that’s part of the appeal!
Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who brings:
Significant experience in facilities, property, or workspace management—delivering services that are safe, compliant and customer‑focused.
Leadership confidence: you enjoy building strong, capable, motivated teams.
Technical understanding of building services, compliance and FM best practice.
A knack for solving complex problems and driving continuous improvement.
Commercial acumen—comfortable with budgets, contracts, procurement and value‑for‑money decisions.
A collaborative, inclusive and people‑centred approach.
And above all, you care deeply about delivering an exceptional workspace experience.
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.
With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
What we can offer you:
Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
*We will not accept unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this role.**
To Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Louise Turner, Head of Commercial on 07920530864.
This post is not suitable for job share.
Shortlisting Date: 23rd / 24th February 2026
Interview Date: 12th/13th March 2026
Ready to make your mark? - If you're energised by the idea of leading a modern, customer‑focused facilities function—one that drives performance, innovation and workplace excellence—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build exceptional spaces that support exceptional people.
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
Living and Working in Plymouth
Are you a facilities and workplace leader who loves creating brilliant spaces where people can do their best work? If you blend technical know‑how, people leadership and strategic thinking—we’d love to hear from you!
About the role
At Plymouth Community Homes, we’re transforming the way our colleagues and commercial tenants experience our workspace. We’re passionate about safe, sustainable, modern spaces that inspire productivity, team working and support the diverse needs of our customers. And we’re looking for an Operations Manager – Workspace who can help us deliver exactly that.
This is your chance to develop and lead a high‑performing team, develop innovative workspace solutions, and play a major role in reshaping our flagship Plumer House and Beacon Community Hub into a flexible, efficient and future‑ready workspace, that meets our colleagues, commercial tenants, residents and wider community needs.
As the operational lead for our corporate estate, you’ll:
Deliver excellent facilities and workspace services.
Lead, motivate and develop a dedicated workspace team.
Use data insight to drive performance, service improvement and strategic decision‑making.
Shape workspace strategies, deliver projects and lead major transformations.
Lead commercial tenants, leases, service charges and relationship management at Plumer and Beacon.
Champion sustainability, energy efficiency and environmental performance.
Ensure our buildings are safe, compliant and fit for purpose—every day.
No two days will look the same—and that’s part of the appeal!
Our ideal candidate for this role is someone who brings:
Significant experience in facilities, property, or workspace management—delivering services that are safe, compliant and customer‑focused.
Leadership confidence: you enjoy building strong, capable, motivated teams.
Technical understanding of building services, compliance and FM best practice.
A knack for solving complex problems and driving continuous improvement.
Commercial acumen—comfortable with budgets, contracts, procurement and value‑for‑money decisions.
A collaborative, inclusive and people‑centred approach.
And above all, you care deeply about delivering an exceptional workspace experience.
About Plymouth Community Homes
We are the city’s largest social housing association, with over 16,000 properties providing homes for more than 35,000 people, and we’re aiming to grow, to provide more people with high-quality, affordable homes to rent and buy.
With a great workforce and a focus on people, we deliver good quality, well-managed and well-maintained homes.
What we can offer you:
Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time and hybrid working
Excellent pension scheme with a high level of employer contributions
Free, fully equipped onsite gym and changing facilities.
The opportunity to carry out volunteer work for 3 days a year through our Make a Difference scheme
Annual leave of 25 days (rising to 30 days) plus Bank Holidays and holiday trading option
Free Employee Assistance programme, including free counselling
Free annual flu vaccination
Cycle to Work scheme
The opportunity to work in a beautiful and vibrant part of the Southwest
We support digital working with modern devices/smart phones
It's fun to work here- we have dress down Fridays, company quizzes, and lots of charity events throughout the year
Our modern and spacious offices are right on a bus route, and just three miles from the city centre
We get a daily visit from a local food van, and within walking distance to local Crownhill shops, Warrens, M&S Foodhall, Co-op, Starbucks and Tim Hortons
*We will not accept unsolicited applications or contact from recruitment agencies for this role.**
To Apply:
If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity please select apply and complete our form, making reference to the person specification to demonstrate how you consider that your knowledge, skills and experience meet the requirements of the job.
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Louise Turner, Head of Commercial on 07920530864.
This post is not suitable for job share.
Shortlisting Date: 23rd / 24th February 2026
Interview Date: 12th/13th March 2026
Ready to make your mark? - If you're energised by the idea of leading a modern, customer‑focused facilities function—one that drives performance, innovation and workplace excellence—we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us build exceptional spaces that support exceptional people.
If you are an apprentice, please ensure that you make the Learning & Development team aware that you intend to apply for this position.
We are a committed Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from suitably talented people from any community and background.
Living and Working in Plymouth
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