Facilities Manager

University of Bolton; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits scheme

Generous annual leave

Job summary

University of Greater Manchester is seeking a Facilities Manager to lead non-technical services across campus, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and a welcoming environment. You will manage in-house teams and contractors, balance budgets, and drive high standards in services from cleaning to event management.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Facilities management or equivalent, proven leadership, and experience in customer-focused operations.

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level or equivalent in Facilities management.
• Track record of strong leadership in customer-focused operational roles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee non-technical services to ensure a safe, clean, welcoming campus (cleaning, catering, security, portering, landscaping, events).
• Manage in-house teams and contractors, maintain high standards, and control budgets.
• Ensure health & safety compliance across operations.

Skills

Leadership

Facilities management

Health & Safety

Education

Degree in Facilities management or equivalent

Job description

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Here at the University of Greater Manchester, we are proud of our growing reputation as a student focused University. With our strategy of "Teaching Intensive, Research Informed" we are committed to offering our students the best experience possible.

The successful candidate will engage with colleagues and contractors to oversee non-technical services to ensure a safe, clean, and welcoming campus, including cleaning, catering, security, portering, landscaping and event management. They will manage in-house teams and contractors, maintain high standards, manage budgets, and ensure health & safety compliance.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or have equivalent experience in Facilities management, a track record of strong leadership and experience in customer-focused operational roles. They will have NEBOSH health and satety certificate or be willing to undertake the qualification within a specified time-frame.

We ask a lot from our staff but in return, you will receive a competitive benefits package including access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, an employee benefits scheme and generous annual leave entitlement. As a small University, you will have opportunities to work with colleagues across campus to support and deliver the best student experience possible.

Successful applicants will be required to prove their right to work in the UK prior to the commencement of their employment.

Whilst the University of Greater Manchester is a licensed sponsor, under UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) not all roles are eligible for visa sponsorship.

This position may not meet the criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Eligibility will be assessed in line with the Home Office requirements at the time of making the offer.

For further information, please visit: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

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