Campus Manager (Senior Facilities Manager) - East Bank

University of the Arts London; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts university in London is seeking a Campus Manager to oversee facilities management at East Bank Campus. The role involves leading daily operations, managing internal and contracted staff, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Exceptional leadership and communication skills are essential. Applicants should have a strong background in facilities management and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. Applications close on Sunday, 12th October 2024.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Inclusive employment policies

Qualifications

• Strong track record in leading facilities management services.
• Exceptional relationship-building skills with stakeholders.
• Proactive and solution-oriented with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of facilities management at East Bank Campus.
• Oversee facilities staff and ensure quality service delivery.
• Support campus projects and business continuity planning.

Skills

Facilities management

Communication skills

Leadership

Health and safety compliance

Budget management

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of facilities management, including cleaning, maintenance, security, and building services, at East Bank Campus.
• Oversee directly employed facilities staff and contracted service providers to ensure high-quality, customer-focused delivery that meets health and safety requirements and supports UAL's strategic goals.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure services meet campus needs, drive improvements, ensure compliance, and develop best-practice policies.
• Support campus projects, contribute to business continuity planning, and lead the facilities management (FM) response to on-site incidents.

Qualifications and experience

• 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.
• Adept at building relationships with senior stakeholders with a customer-centric, proactive, and solution-oriented approach; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; inspirational leader capable of motivating teams and upholding the highest standards.
• Deep understanding of health and safety, building compliance, budget management, and project delivery.

Application and timing

The candidate briefing pack can be viewed at UAL - Campus Manager East Bank. For a briefing discussion please contact our retained advisor Anna Kacprzak (anna.kacprzak@) at MRG. Applications should consist of a CV and covering letter and should be sent to anna.kacprzak@. Closing date for applications is Sunday 12th October 2024. Interviews will take place at UAL on either Monday 3rd November or Tuesday 4th November.

Equality and diversity

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.