Facilities Manager - Security and Campus Services

JR United Kingdom; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Facilities Manager to enhance Security and Campus Services. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily operations, managing diverse teams, and ensuring compliance with security standards. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in security management, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to service delivery. With a generous benefits package, including a robust pension scheme and hybrid working options, this opportunity is perfect for those committed to excellence in facilities management. Join a vibrant community dedicated to making a difference on campus and beyond.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Annual leave entitlement

Hybrid working

Relocation support

Access to campus amenities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading diverse teams and managing external contracts.
• Extensive knowledge of the security industry and FM services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Assistant Facilities Managers and Campus Services teams.
• Develop and implement service plans to support the University’s strategic plan.

Skills

Team Leadership

Security Management

Communication Skills

Contract Management

Customer Service

Education

Degree in Facilities Management or related field

Job description

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Client:

The University of Huddersfield

Location:

huddersfield, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Facilities Manager – Security and Campus Services

Salary £39,710 - £44,524 plus exceptional pension and annual leave

The University of Huddersfield is seeking to recruit a Facilities Manager – Security and Campus Services to join its Directorate of Estates and Facilities.

The Estates and Facilities Services are instrumental in ensuring facilities offered by the University of Huddersfield to students, staff, and visitors are first class. The University of Huddersfield is made up of a diverse community of almost 20,000 people from all walks of life. The University is right at the heart of a vibrant town centre, and our work has been proven to make a difference within the UK and around the world.

The Facilities Manager – Security and Campus Services will support the Senior Facilities Manager in providing a customer-focused, compliant, responsive, and professional Security and Campus Support Service. This includes managing delivery of Campus Support and Facilities services, the University appointed Security & Electronic Security Contractors, and working with the Safer Student Police Officer in all matters relating to the day-to-day delivery of security and support services on campus.

This key role involves leading and managing the Assistant Facilities Managers and Campus Services teams, ensuring the highest professional standards, whilst overseeing the day-to-day operational teams and related outsourced contracts. It will develop and implement service plans and improvement initiatives to support the University’s strategic plan and ensure effective security processes and delivery mechanisms are in place.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate with significant experience in leading diverse teams, external contracts, and providing expert security advice. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the security industry, proven management experience within security and FM services, and excellent communication, influencing, and engagement skills. A proactive, forward-thinking attitude and commitment to delivering exceptional services are essential.

The University of Huddersfield offers a fantastic benefits package including a generous pension scheme, annual leave entitlement, hybrid working, relocation support, access to campus amenities, and much more.

The candidate brochure can be viewed: University of Huddersfield - Facilities Manager

To arrange a briefing discussion, please contact our retained advisors at MRG, David Craven ([emailprotected] / 07932717438). Applications should consist of a CV and Covering Letter and should be sent to [emailprotected] .

The closing date for applications is 18th May 2025. Interviews will take place in June 2025.