Job Description

Interim Head of Building Operations (Maternity Cover)

Application Deadline: 14 April 2026

Department: Building Operations

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £50,000 per annum

About the role
English National Ballet is looking for an Interim Head of Building Operations (Maternity Cover) to lead the effective management and operation of our home, the Mulryan Centre for Dance. In this key leadership role, you’ll ensure our world‑class home remains welcoming, efficient and sustainable, supporting the artistic and organisational ambitions of English National Ballet every day.

The role oversees all aspects of building performance, including maintenance, compliance, health and safety, and small capital projects, ensuring the facilities operate efficiently and sustainably within an agreed budget.

The Head of Building Operations leads and develops a specialist team, working collaboratively across the organisation to support ENB’s artistic, commercial and public activities, and contributes to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation across the Mulryan Centre for Dance.

Working to the Chief Operating Officer, the postholder delivers the annual building operations business plan, supports the delivery of other activities in the building, lead ENB’s environmental responsibility strategy and manage key relationships with contractors, suppliers, and the building’s freeholder to ensure high standards of service and delivery.
This is a fixed-term contract for 13 months.

Please note that this is a full-time on-site role that may require regular working outside of standard hours.

Key Selection Criteria

• Experience of managing a modern building operations function, facilities management and related responsibilities.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of building maintenance, health and safety, and building operations legislation, including for a multi-purpose venue.
• Strong project planning skills and the ability to assess workload and capacity for self and team to manage deadlines in line with the schedule.
• Knowledge and understanding of the operational workings of performing arts organisations and the practical requirements for the successful delivery of productions, and community use projects within buildings, ideally within the creative industries.
• Experience of managing and working with multi-disciplinary teams and dealing with a diverse range of staff and client demands.
• Experience of team management and ability to support team development and coaching, feedback reviews, supervision of allocation of duties and rota management, creating an environment where team members can thrive.