Campus Manager (Senior Facilities Manager) - East Bank

University of the Arts London; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts university in the United Kingdom is seeking a Campus Manager to drive facilities management operations at East Bank Campus. The successful candidate will oversee cleaning, maintenance, and security while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. This role requires exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record in facilities management, as well as the ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders. Inclusive working environment with various employee support networks.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Family-friendly employment policies

Employee Support Networks

Qualifications

• Strong track record in delivering facilities management services in dynamic environments.
• Deep understanding of health and safety and building compliance is essential.
• Experience in budget management and project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of facilities management including cleaning, maintenance, and security.
• Work closely with stakeholders to drive improvements and ensure compliance.
• Contribute to business continuity planning and respond to on-site incidents.

Skills

Exceptional knowledge in facilities management

Building relationships with senior stakeholders

Excellent communication skills

Customer-centric approach

Solution-oriented mindset

Job description

University of the Arts London (UAL) is seeking to appoint a Campus Manager to lead the facilities management operations at East Bank Campus, home to London College of Fashion.

UAL is a global leader in creativity, innovation, and invention across the knowledge economy. Comprising six renowned Colleges and four Institutes across London, UAL continues to shape the future of art, design, fashion, communication, and performing arts. In the 2025 QS World University Rankings by Subject, UAL is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design for the seventh consecutive year, reaffirming its status as a creative powerhouse. With a vibrant, multicultural community of over 20,000 students from more than 130 countries, UAL fosters an inclusive and dynamic environment that nurtures the next generation of creative talent.

Reporting to the Head of Campus Services, the Campus Manager will be the key operational lead on site, ensuring the effective delivery of facilities services. They will oversee both directly employed facilities staff and contracted service providers, ensuring high-quality, customer-focused delivery that meets H&S requirements and supports UAL’s strategic goals.

The Campus Manager will lead the daily operations of facilities management, including cleaning, maintenance, security, and building services. They will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure services meet campus needs, drive improvements, ensure compliance, and develop best-practice policies. They will also support campus projects, contribute to business continuity planning, and lead the FM response to on-site incidents.

The successful candidate will have exceptional knowledge and a strong track record in delivering and leading best-in-class facilities management services, particularly within dynamic, high-footfall and multisite environments. They will be adept at building relationships with senior stakeholders and bring a customer-centric, proactive, and solution-oriented approach to their work. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, they will be an inspirational leader—motivating teams and upholding the highest standards. A deep understanding of health and safety, building compliance, budget management, and project delivery will be essential.

The candidate briefing pack can be viewed at UAL - Campus Manager East Bank

For a briefing discussion please contact our retained advisor Anna Kacprzak ([e-mail]) at MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to [e-mail]

Closing date for applications is Sunday 11th January 2026.

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.