Job Description
Founded in 1894, City, University of London is a global university committed to academic excellence with a focus on business and the professions and an enviable central London location.
City attracts around 20,000 students (over 40% postgraduate level) from more than 150 countries and staff from over 75 countries.
In the last decade, City has almost tripled the proportion of its total academic staff producing world-leading or internationally excellent research. During this period, City has made significant investments in its academic staff, its estate and its infrastructure and continues to work towards realizing its vision of being a leading global university.
The culture at City is built on our shared core values, which means that all employees are expected to behave according to our values: “We care, We learn, We act.”
Background
The Property & Facilities Department (PaF) is responsible for providing a safe and efficient working environment for University staff, students and visitors. PaF manages both Hard and Soft Facilities services, sustainability, timetabling and the strategic development of the estate, contributing to the delivery of City University London’s strategic and operational objectives.
Visible leadership is of paramount importance in this role, supporting and managing the Facilities Management team to drive continuous improvement and exceptional levels of service.
Responsibilities
You will play a key role in managing a range of in-house and outsourced services including Portering, Environmental Services (Cleaning, Waste Management, and Window Cleaning), Pest Control, Catering, Customer Service (Reception), Grounds Maintenance and Service Desk.
The post holder is responsible for day-to-day operations and contract management, and line management of a team of Assistant Facilities Managers.
You will ensure compliance with all Health and Safety Legislation relating to areas of operation reporting to the post. Conduct risk assessments and spot checks of PaF contractors and staff to ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation and the University’s own policies.
The post holder will be required to act as On-Call Duty Manager on a rotational basis and will also be expected to deputise for the Head of Facilities Management in their absence for all non-security related Soft FM Services, ensuring that they are efficient, effective, of high quality, and value for money.
Person Specification
The post holder will have proven experience of facilities management with senior managerial duties and experience of delivering a first class facilities service in a complex customer focussed environment.
You will also have technical knowledge of Contract Management, experience in managing multiple large service contracts, and experience of managing large scale budgets.
Please see the job description for full details.
Additional Information
City offers a sector-leading salary, pension scheme and benefits including a comprehensive package of staff training and development.
Closing date for applications: 30th June 2024 at 11:59pm.
Interviews are scheduled for July 2024.
City, University of London is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion in all its activities, processes, and culture for our whole community, including staff, students and visitors.
We welcome applications regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender identity, gender reassignment, marital status, nationality, pregnancy, race and ethnic origin, religion and belief, sex, sexual orientation and socio-economic background.
City operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants.
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