Senior Facilities Manager

The University of Huddersfield; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Facilities Manager to oversee its Campus Facilities Services. This pivotal role involves managing diverse teams, ensuring cost-effective operations, and implementing strategic service plans. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a proactive attitude, and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. With a vibrant community and a focus on making a difference, this position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the university's mission while enjoying a generous benefits package, including a hybrid working model and relocation support.

Benefits

Generous Pension Scheme

Annual Leave Entitlement

Hybrid Working

Relocation Support

Access to Campus Amenities

Qualifications

• Significant experience in leading diverse teams and managing budgets.
• Proven track record in delivering exceptional facilities services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Facilities Services to ensure high standards.
• Develop service plans and improvement initiatives aligned with the strategic plan.

Skills

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Contract Management

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Influencing Skills

Job description

Senior Facilities Manager - Campus Facilities Services

Salary £45,819 - £57,954 plus exceptional pension and annual leave

The University of Huddersfield is seeking to recruit a Senior Facilities Manager 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 Senior Facilities Manager will be responsible for the delivery of responsive, professional, cost-effective, and efficient services. This includes all Campus Facilities Services including Security, Campus Support, Cleaning, Gardens and Grounds Maintenance, Post, and associated contracts such as Car Parking Management, Security and Waste etc.

The role involves leading and managing the Facilities Services, ensuring the highest professional standards, whilst overseeing the day-to-day operational teams and related outsourced contracts. It will be key to 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. The role will report to the Assistant Director of Estates and Facilities and maintaining effective communications will be crucial, as is managing budgets, identifying cost risks and efficiencies, and ensuring best value standards.

We are seeking an exceptional candidate with significant experience in leading diverse teams, managing budgets, contracts, with 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 - Senior Facilities Manager

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

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