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Facilities & Operations Manager

Northern Roots, Oldham
Oldham, Manchester

Posted: 13 Apr 2026

Deadline: 4 May 2026

Compensation: £35,500 - £37,000 per annum

Paid Full-time Fixed term / contract

Job description

Northern Roots is creating the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park in the heart of Oldham, Greater Manchester.

To date, we have secured significant funding for capital works, established an urban farm, engaged over 8,000 local people in arts, culture, nature and heritage activities and events, supported people experiencing mental and physical health issues, created educational experiences and built a clear and recognisable brand.

In Autumn 2026, we will open our new Welcome Building, Forestry Skills Centre, play area, Amphitheatre and a further four acres of Urban Farm, the next phase in creating a unique visitor attraction and community asset in Greater Manchester.

Job Purpose

This is a very exciting time to join Northern Roots and the Facilities & Operations Manager is an opportunity to play a crucial role in this important transitional phase, moving from capital delivery into live operations. The postholder will lead and project manage all activity required to ensure Northern Roots opens safely, compliantly, and commercially. The role balances hands-on technical management with strategic leadership, overseeing daily operations, maintenance and safety protocols.

Please visit our website to download full Job Description and Person Specification - https://northern-roots.uk/opportunities/jobs-volunteering/

Reports to:  Chief Executive Officer

Salary:  £35,500 - £37,000 per annum

Contract: Fixed term until 31/03/27 initially

Hours: Full time (37.5 hours a week) across 5 days. Regular weekend working will be required once Northern Roots transitions to a seven day work pattern from August 2026.

Organisation: Northern Roots (Oldham) Ltd., company no. 11258080

Based at:  On site at Northern Roots

Application information

Email your CV and a cover letter (no more than 2 pages) to info@northern-roots.uk before the application deadline of Monday 4th May at 12 midnight.

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