Estates / Soft FM Category Manager

Burman Recruitment; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Estates/Soft FM Category Manager for a contract role in the Higher Education sector. This hands-on position involves managing cleaning and catering services across multiple sites, ensuring high-quality service delivery while adhering to procurement regulations. With a focus on effective day-to-day operations, this role is ideal for someone with proven experience in the public sector and a practical approach to service management. Join a forward-thinking organization and make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values excellence and dedication.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing Estates/Soft FM services in Higher Education.
• Strong knowledge of Cleaning and Catering services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning and catering services across multiple sites.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and policies.

Skills

Estates/Soft FM Management

Cleaning Services Management

Catering Services Management

Communication Skills

Knowledge of Procurement Act 2023

Education

Higher Education

Public Sector Experience

Job description

This range is provided by Burman Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Location: South West of England

Start Date: ASAP

Experience Required: Higher Education/Public Sector

Senior Recruitment Consultant - Interim Finance & Procurement - Higher Education

Burman Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Estates/Soft FM Category Manager to join an established university in the South West of England. This is a day rate contract position, with the rate negotiable based on experience. The role is set to start ASAP and will involve working onsite 2 days per week.

In this role, you will be responsible for managing Cleaning across 3 sites and Catering services across 4 sites, with a potential mix of hard FM as and when projects crop up. Ensuring all services meet the high standards expected in a higher education environment. The strategies for these projects are already set, so this is a hands-on role with no planning involved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee cleaning services across 3 different sites, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Manage catering services across 4 different sites, ensuring effective service operations.
• Ensure compliance with procurement regulations and policies, specifically the Procurement Act 2023.
• Provide day-to-day support and oversight of the Soft FM services, ensuring everything runs smoothly and according to agreed strategies.
• Liaise with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure service delivery meets expectations.
• No strategic planning is involved; you will be following already set strategies and ensuring their implementation.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in Estates/Soft FM management within the Higher Education or Public Sector.
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with Cleaning and Catering services.
• Procurement Act 2023: Working knowledge and ideally trained in the latest procurement regulations.
• A practical, hands-on approach to service delivery, with the ability to manage day-to-day operations effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

If you have experience in managing Soft FM services within a Higher Education or Public Sector environment and are looking for a new contract role, please apply today!

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Purchasing and Finance

Industries

Higher Education