Facilities & Operations Manager

Facilities & Operations Manager

London, N1C

About Us

The Aga Khan Foundation (United Kingdom) works with communities around the world to break the cycle of poverty and build a better future together.

Operating in 20 countries, we make long-term investments in innovative programmes that improve quality of life, from bringing electricity to remote villages in Afghanistan to training thousands of nurses across East Africa and restoring the cultural treasures of the Silk Road.

We invest in high-quality institutions such as clinics, banks and universities that anchor communities and equip people with the tools they need most, whether it's access to healthcare, financial credit or quality education.

The Aga Khan Centre is located on the Kings Cross Estate in the heart of London's knowledge quarter, providing spaces for students, scholars, and staff to share ideas and work together, alongside flexible teaching spaces and quiet research areas.

We are now looking for a Facilities & Operations Manager to join us on a full-time, permanent basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £55,000 per annum
• Benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced maintenance professional with mechanical, electrical and plumbing system expertise and a great management style to join our highly respected organisation.

You'll have the chance to oversee a striking architectural landmark in London's Knowledge Quarter, taking pride in maintaining a space where design, culture and purpose come together to inspire learning and connection.

What's more, you'll be enabled to broaden your professional horizons, collaborating with architects, academics and cultural leaders in an environment that will both challenge and inspire you as you shape how this exceptional Centre operates and evolves.

The Role

As our Facilities & Operations Manager, you will oversee the effective running of the Aga Khan Centre, ensuring it remains a safe, compliant, and environmentally responsible space for everyone who uses it.

Leading a small, dedicated team, you will deliver an exceptional support service, ensuring both proactive and reactive maintenance activities are completed to the highest standards, reflecting the Centre's prestige and purpose while achieving excellent value for money.

You will cover all aspects of repairs and maintenance, including plumbing, air conditioning, electrics, building fabric, health & safety, and emergency support. Alongside this, you will provide technical guidance to the maintenance team, execute PPM plans, manage contractors, and oversee and inspect all works to ensure quality and compliance.

About You

To be considered as a Facilities & Operations Manager, you will need:

• Experience of staff management
• Experience managing third-party contractors
• Experience managing complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems
• Experience managing planned preventative maintenance for hard and soft services
• Experience in a similar field, such as a school, university or charity
• The ability to explain technical issues to non-technical personnel
• Knowledge of statutory legislation and compliance standards
• A thorough understanding of CAFM and building systems
• Awareness of sustainability and energy efficiency practices

The closing date for this role is 6th November 2025.

Other organisations may call this role Facilities Manager, Building Operations Manager, Building Manager, Estates Manager or Maintenance Manager.

Webrecruit and the Aga Khan Foundation (United Kingdom) are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

So, if you want to lead the efficient running of the Aga Khan Centre as our Facilities & Operations Manager, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £55,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person