Facilities Manager Apprentice - London Campus (24 Months)

Global University Systems (GUS); Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Training & Development opportunities

Staff Discount Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Global University Systems (GUS) in London on-site offers a development role to undertake the Level 4 Facilities Manager Apprenticeship over circa 24 months. The role supports safe, compliant operation of campus buildings within the Property and Facilities Management team, combining hands-on duties with structured learning delivered by Mercury Training.

The apprenticeship requires attendance, attendance at off-the-job training, and progression under supervision with an end‑point assessment.

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities, property, estates, building services or related operational environment.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Clear written and verbal communication with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as a first point of contact for facilities enquiries, delivering a responsive and professional service to students, colleagues and visitors.
• Support day-to-day operation of campus buildings including cleaning, security, reception, maintenance and waste management.
• Respond to reactive facilities issues, coordinating contractors and remedial works.
• Conduct regular building inspections and identify risks or defects.
• Support health, safety and compliance activities including audits and risk assessments.
• Coordinate contractors and suppliers and monitor performance.
• Assist with facilities budgets, quotations, invoices and operational reporting.
• Support planned maintenance, refurbishment and continuous improvement projects.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and energy efficiency.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and service partners.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Administrative skills

Education

Level 4 Facilities Manager Apprenticeship

Job description

Global University Systems (GUS) in London on-site offers a development role to undertake the Level 4 Facilities Manager Apprenticeship over circa 24 months. The role supports safe, compliant operation of campus buildings within the Property and Facilities Management team, combining hands-on duties with structured learning delivered by Mercury Training.

The apprenticeship requires attendance, attendance at off-the-job training, and progression under supervision with an end‑point assessment.